The Children’s Support Fund, created to safeguard the welfare of children who lost their parents in the tragic August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash, has received GHS 3,576,600.00 and US$20,000.00 in donations.
The Presidency, in an update released on Friday, August 29, 2025, confirmed that the contributions were made between August 19 and August 28, 2025.
Background of the Fund
The fund was established following the fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight high-profile government officials, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
Its primary aim is to support the education, healthcare, and general welfare of the children left behind by the victims.
List of Major Donors
According to the Presidency, contributions have come from both corporate bodies and private citizens.
Corporate donors include:
- Ghana Airport Ltd
- ARB Apex Bank PLC
- STL Foundation
- Olam Agric
- Fidelity Bank Ghana
- ADB Bank
- GLICO General Insurance
- National Insurance Commission
Private contributors include:
- Kennedy Hedoe
- Peter Adongo
- Mensah Michael
- Appaul Wiredu Lateef
- Samuel Hodalor
- Dauda Iddi
Commitment to Transparency
Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, assured the public that the Presidency will continue to publish weekly updates of all donations to ensure transparency and accountability.
How to Contribute
Individuals and organizations who wish to support the Children’s Support Fund can make donations through Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited:
- GHS Account Number: 9040013628372
- USD Account Number: 9040013628534
Cheques and bank drafts should be addressed to: “CHILDREN SUPPORT FUND 6825.”
