GHANA DONATES ₵10 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID TO JAMAICA, CUBA, AND SUDAN
The support package, which includes food, medicine, and essential supplies, underscores the country's commitment to global solidarity in the face of natural disasters and conflict.
The Ghanaian government has announced a humanitarian support package valued at ten million Ghanaian cedis (₵10 million) for communities in Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan affected by natural disasters and ongoing conflict.
The donation was presented at a ceremony in Accra on Friday, November 7, by President John Dramani Mahama, who emphasized the importance of global empathy. He highlighted the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that recently ravaged the Caribbean, and the protracted humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
“Because of climate change, extreme weather events have become far too common,” President Mahama stated. “For the Caribbean, hurricanes have become like a game of Russian roulette.” He also drew attention to the situation in Sudan, calling it a “forgotten war” where displacement and atrocities continue to cause immense suffering.
The relief package is a tangible expression of Ghana’s long-standing tradition of offering assistance to nations in need. The items, sourced with support from Ghana’s private sector, include:
- 2,400 bags of locally produced rice
- 540 bags of sugar and 100 cartons of fortified Gari Mix
- 377 boxes of assorted medicines
- 1,500 mattresses and 500 pillows
- 50,000 T-shirts and assorted clothing
- Three 20-foot containers of cocoa and chocolate products
- Water storage tanks and sanitation facilities
The distribution of the aid will be allocated as follows: 50% to Jamaica, which suffered the most severe hurricane damage, 30% to Cuba, and 20% will be channeled through the International Red Cross for displaced persons in Sudan.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
