Corporate Ghana and international organisations have stepped up their support for victims of the June 29 flood disaster in Accra and surrounding communities, providing cash donations, food, medical supplies and other essential items to support emergency relief and recovery efforts.
The devastating Accra floods affected several families and communities, creating urgent needs for shelter, food, healthcare and other basic necessities. In response, businesses, professional organisations and international partners have mobilised resources to assist affected residents.
Senior government officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Legal Advisor to the President Marietta Brew, and Presidential Advisor Joyce Bawah Mogtari, formally received the donations on behalf of the government.
Cash Donations for Ghana Flood Relief
Several organisations made direct financial contributions to support the government’s flood relief efforts:
- SoftCare FM Manufacturing Co. Ltd – GHS 200,000
- Ghana Institute of Surveyors – GHS 50,000
The financial assistance is expected to complement ongoing government and humanitarian efforts to provide relief to communities affected by the flood disaster.
Major Corporate Donations to Flood Victims
A number of companies and organisations also donated significant quantities of food, medicines, household supplies and emergency relief items.
Ghana Association of Chinese Societies and Companies
The Ghana Association of Chinese Societies and Companies provided thousands of bags of rice, bottled water and gari, alongside medical supplies, including 2,000 malaria test kits and anti-malaria medication.
The organisation also donated 3,000 sleeping mats, appliances, water tanks and school bags to support affected families and communities.
MTN Ghana and Multimedia Group
The MTN Ghana and Multimedia Group relief campaign donated 1,400 mattresses, 1,192 blankets and nearly 1,000 packed relief boxes containing food, mosquito nets and hygiene products.
Sentuo Group Limited
Sentuo Group Limited contributed 4,000 bags of 25kg rice, 600 bags of sugar and 387 boxes of granular maize to help provide food assistance to flood victims.
Ecobank Ghana
Ecobank Ghana donated essential medicines, 1,000 bags of water, 195 mattresses, blankets and bales of clothing as part of the flood recovery response.
B5 Plus Limited
B5 Plus Limited provided food items, Cerelac baby food, 100 pairs of Wellington boots, raincoats, mosquito nets and blankets to affected residents.
SoftCare FM Manufacturing
SoftCare FM Manufacturing also supplied sanitary pads, diapers, KleenSoft soap and washing powder to address hygiene and sanitation needs among flood-affected families.
Tobinco Group
The Tobinco Group donated 5,000 gallons of Omal liquid soap, 100 boxes of antiseptic and 400 gallons of bleach, supporting sanitation and public health efforts in affected communities.
Eezzy Group
Eezzy Group contributed more than 1,000 bags of rice, canned beef, spaghetti and baking supplies to assist families struggling in the aftermath of the floods.
Kam Trading & Farms Limited
Kam Trading & Farms Limited donated 445 bags of 25kg rice to support emergency food distribution.
Corporate Support Boosts Ghana Flood Recovery Efforts
The scale of the donations demonstrates the growing role of corporate social responsibility in Ghana, particularly during national emergencies and natural disasters.
The government has expressed its appreciation to Corporate Ghana, international partners, professional organisations and other donors for their support and solidarity with flood-affected communities.
The continued collaboration between the government, private sector and humanitarian partners will be crucial as Ghana works to provide assistance to victims, restore affected communities and strengthen flood disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
Together, Ghana can rebuild stronger and support families affected by the Accra flood disaster.
Source: newsthemegh.com