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The Children’s Support Fund, established to assist the welfare and education of children who lost their parents in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, has so far received a total of GH₵8,600,905.00 and US$20,000.00 in donations.
In a statement issued on Friday, October 17, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Fund Coordinator, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, outlined contributions made between September 23 and October 12, 2025.
Among the latest donors are the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, Energy Commission, and Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited, along with various individuals and agencies under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Notable individual contributors include Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, and Augustus Obuadum Tanoh.
Dr. Sawyerr expressed appreciation to all who have supported the initiative so far and encouraged others to contribute to the ongoing effort.
Donations can be made through Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Stanbic Heights Branch, Accra) using the following accounts:
GHS Account: 9040013628372
USD Account: 9040013628534
Cheques and bank drafts should be made payable to “Children Support Fund 6825,” while mobile money contributions can also be made through approved payment platforms listed in the official statement.
The Children’s Support Fund was created to offer sustained financial and educational support to dependents of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of several public officials, including former Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah.
