Helicopter crash: Children’s support fund receives over GHC8m and $20,000
The Children’s Support Fund, established to cater for the welfare and education of children who lost their parents in the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash, has so far received a total of GHS 8,600,905.00 and US$20,000.00 in donations.
A public update issued by Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, on Friday, October 17, detailed contributions made between September 23 and October 12, 2025.
The latest donors include the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, Energy Commission, Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited, as well as several individuals and agencies under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Prominent individual contributors listed were Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, and Augustus Obuadum Tanoh.
Dr. Sawyerr expressed appreciation to all institutions and individuals who have supported the initiative 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:
GHC Account: 9040013628372
USD Account: 9040013628534
The statement added that Cheques and bank drafts should be made payable to “Children Support Fund 6825,” while mobile money contributions can also be made through the approved payment platforms attached to the release.
The Children’s Support Fund was launched to provide financial and educational assistance to the dependents of the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of several public officials, including former Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah.
