Accra: Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited has donated relief items and GHS200,000 to support government efforts to assist victims of the recent floods that affected parts of the Greater Accra Region. The donation included 100 cartons of sanitary pads, 50 cartons of baby diapers, 100 cartons of washing powder, and 100 cartons of soap. The items were presented by the company's Managing Director and received on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.
According to Ghana Web, the support comes after the June 29 floods, which caused widespread destruction across parts of the Greater Accra Region, resulting in the loss of 12 lives and displacing several residents. A representative of Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited noted the company's decision to contribute to the relief efforts was driven by the impact of the disaster on affected families. "As a member of the community for more than two decades, it is heartbreaking to see the floods affecting various parts of the country and leaving many people displaced. We will continue to do our best to support affected communities and remain committed to contributing to society," the representative said.
The donation forms part of ongoing efforts by organisations and individuals to provide assistance to communities affected by the floods. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance has released GHS350 million from the Contingency Fund to support emergency relief operations and flood mitigation measures following the disaster. The funds have been transferred into a dedicated National Disaster Management Committee account to support the government's National Emergency Flood Response Programme, which aims to provide immediate assistance to affected persons and implement measures to reduce the impact of future flooding.