Support Fund for Helicopter crash victims’ Children hits GHS2.3m
The government of Ghana has received a total of GH₵ 2,315,000 for the Children’s Support Fund, established to support the families of the helicopter crash victims.
Stanbic Bank Ghana has contributed significantly to the fund, donating 21.6% of the total amount, which translates to GH₵ 500,000.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the establishment of the Children’s Support Fund on Friday, August 15, 2025.
The fund aims to guarantee the welfare of the children of the victims who suffered in the helicopter crash.
Following the President’s announcement, Stanbic Bank swiftly donated GH₵ 500,000 to the fund in support of the government’s initiative.
Giving updates on the fund, Dr. Valerie Sawyer, Coordinator of the fund and Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, expressed the government’s gratitude to Stanbic Bank for providing the seed money.
She noted that this gesture has encouraged other companies and entities to donate, contributing to the fund’s success so far.
Dr. Sawyer has called on the public to support the fund as the government seeks to secure the future of the children of the eight individuals who lost their lives in the fatal crash.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
