The Children’s Support Fund, set up to provide financial and educational assistance to children who lost their parents in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, has so far received GHS 8,600,905 and US$20,000 in donations.
In an update issued on Friday, October 17, the Coordinator of the Fund and Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, outlined contributions received between September 23 and October 12, 2025.
According to the report, the latest donors include the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, Energy Commission, Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited, and several agencies under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Prominent individual donors were listed as Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, and Augustus Obuadum Tanoh.
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Dr. Sawyerr expressed deep appreciation to all individuals and institutions that have contributed to the initiative and urged the public to continue supporting the Fund to secure the future of the affected children.
How to contribute
Donations can be made through Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Stanbic Heights Branch, Accra) using the following accounts:
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GHS Account: 9040013628372
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USD Account: 9040013628534
Cheques and bank drafts should be made payable to “Children Support Fund 6825.” Mobile money contributions can also be sent through the approved payment platforms provided in the official release.
The Children’s Support Fund was established to support the dependents of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of several senior public officials, including former Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem