The Children’s Support Fund, established to cater for the welfare of the children of the eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, has received additional donations, bringing the total amount to GH¢8,600,905 and US$20,000.
This update was provided in the fifth public statement issued by the Fund’s Coordinator and Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, on Friday, October 17, 2025.
According to the statement, contributions received between September 23 and October 12 came from several individuals, corporate bodies, and institutions including the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, the Energy Commission, Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited, and agencies under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Other donors included Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, and Augustus Obuadum Tanoh.
The Fund was created to provide sustained support for the dependents of the victims who perished in the tragic helicopter crash, which claimed eight lives in August.
Dr. Sawyerr encouraged more donations from the public, noting that contributions can be made via Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Stanbic Heights Branch, Accra) using the following accounts:
- Ghana Cedi (GHS) Account: 9040013628372
- US Dollar (USD) Account: 9040013628534
Cheques and drafts should be made payable to Children Support Fund 6825, while Mobile Money donations can be made through the approved payment platforms.
She reiterated that all funds will be used exclusively to support the education and welfare of the affected children.
Read below the statement
