A fund established to secure the future of children who lost their parents in the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, has so far accumulated GHS 8.6 million and US$20,000 in donations.
The latest financial report, released by Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, who serves as Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and oversees the Children’s Support Fund, provides a detailed account of contributions received between September 23 and October 12, 2025.
Organizations such as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, Energy Commission, and the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited were among the most recent contributors. Several departments within the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources also extended their support to the initiative.
Private citizens have played their part as well, with Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, and Augustus Obuadum Tanoh being acknowledged for their personal contributions.
Expressing gratitude, Dr. Sawyerr commended every donor for showing compassion toward the affected families. She further appealed to the public and corporate entities to continue donating, emphasizing that every contribution would help ensure the children’s well-being and education.
Those who wish to contribute may do so through Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Stanbic Heights Branch, Accra) via the following accounts:
<<<<GHS Account: 9040013628372>>>>
<<<<USD Account: 9040013628534>>>>
Cheques should be addressed to “Children Support Fund 6825.” Mobile money options are also available through official payment platforms linked to the fund.
The Children’s Support Fund was created as a humanitarian response to the August 6 helicopter crash, a devastating incident that claimed the lives of several government officials, including former Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah. Its purpose is to provide ongoing financial and educational support to the orphans left behind.
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