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The telecommunications company is partnering with the Multimedia Group and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to ensure that essential supplies reach communities most affected by the floods.
The intervention is aimed at providing immediate assistance to displaced households as they recover from the impact of the disaster.
Relief Package Focuses on Basic Needs
The GH¢2.5 million support package includes essential items designed to address urgent needs such as shelter, food security, and sanitation.
The items include:
Bedding and Comfort Supplies
To help families who have lost access to basic household materials, the donation includes:
- Student mattresses
- Blankets
Food Supplies
The relief package also contains essential food items to support affected households, including:
- Rice
- Cooking oil
- Canned mackerel
- Tomato paste
- Sugar
- Spaghetti
- Oats
Health and Sanitation Items
Recognizing the increased risk of disease outbreaks after flooding, MTN Ghana is also providing hygiene and sanitation supplies such as:
- Detergents
- Toiletries
- Mosquito coils
- Insect repellents
These items are intended to help families maintain safe living conditions during the recovery period.
NADMO to Lead Distribution Efforts
To ensure transparency and prevent duplication of support, all relief items will be distributed through NADMO’s established emergency response structures.
The partnership allows the agencies involved to coordinate logistics effectively and ensure that assistance reaches communities with the greatest need.
Supporting the Accra Flood Relief Appeal
MTN Ghana’s donation also complements the Multimedia Group’s Accra Flood Relief Appeal, which provides an opportunity for members of the public to contribute additional support through MTN Mobile Money (MoMo).
The public fundraising initiative is designed to encourage wider participation in helping families affected by the floods.
MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Communities
MTN Ghana Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett expressed the company’s solidarity with affected residents, emphasizing that the donation is intended to provide immediate comfort and essential resources as families begin rebuilding their lives.
The company said the intervention reflects its commitment to supporting communities during times of crisis and contributing to national recovery efforts.
Continued Flood Recovery Efforts
As displaced families continue to deal with the aftermath of the flooding, government agencies, private organizations, and humanitarian partners are working together to provide relief and support long-term recovery efforts across affected areas of Accra.
Source: Omanghana
