{"id":100980,"date":"2025-10-30T13:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=100980"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:04:02","slug":"firstbank-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a2200000-to-support-community-development-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=100980","title":{"rendered":"FirstBank Ghana donates GH\u00a2200,000 to support community development initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FirstBank Ghana has committed GH\u00a2200,000 to support education, healthcare, and community development projects as part of its 9th annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week celebration.<\/p>\n

The funds were distributed to five key organisations: Making Learning Happen, Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Foundation, Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Project, Ghana National Polio Plus Committee, and Rotaract District 9104.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the bank\u2019s head office annex in Cantonments on Wednesday, October 29, the Managing Director of FirstBank Ghana, Victor Yaw Asante, said the initiative reinforces the bank\u2019s long-standing commitment to social impact and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis year, FirstBank Ghana is committing a total of GHS200,000 to support strategic community initiatives. Through these targeted interventions, we aim to deliver impact that is measurable, meaningful, and sustainable,\u201d the Managing Director stated.<\/p>\n

The donations form part of activities marking this year\u2019s CR&S Week, held under the theme \u201cHands of kindness\u201d.<\/p>\n

The initiative highlights the organisation\u2019s commitment to promoting kindness, responsibility, and service as everyday values.<\/p>\n

Among the beneficiaries, Making Learning Happen received GH\u00a250,000 to enhance access to educational resources for deprived schools.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Foundation also received GH\u00a250,000 to support children and families battling cancer.<\/p>\n

The Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Project received GH\u00a250,000 to help improve critical healthcare infrastructure, with the Ghana National Polio Plus Committee and Rotaract District 9104 receiving GH\u00a230,000 and GH\u00a220,000, respectively.<\/p>\n

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Victor Asante, the MD, noted that the bank\u2019s corporate responsibility efforts are not one-off events but part of its long-term sustainability agenda.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorporate Responsibility and Sustainability remain integral to our long-term strategy and stakeholder agenda. It reaffirms our social licence to operate and reminds our stakeholders that FirstBank exists to create more than just economic value,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Beneficiaries of the donations expressed their heartfelt appreciation to FirstBank for the support.<\/p>\n

A representative from the Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Foundation shared how the donation has directly impacted families in need.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m grateful to FirstBank for the donation we received through Lifeline for Childhood Cancer. My son was diagnosed with cancer at an early stage, but with the intervention and funds from FirstBank, he has recovered well. I urge the bank to continue extending its support to families in deprived communities battling childhood cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

From Rotaract District 9104, a representative also commended the bank\u2019s continuous partnership:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to FirstBank and our very own Victor, for believing in our vision. Over the years, you\u2019ve supported us, and we appreciate it immensely. Your support means a lot to us, and we\u2019re thankful for your trust. This year, you\u2019ve emphasized environmental protection \u2014 a cause we strongly share. Thank you for your generosity and your commitment to making a positive impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Similarly, Making Learning Happen acknowledged the bank\u2019s contribution to its educational drive:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe extend our sincere appreciation to FirstBank for their cash donation last year and again this year. The GH\u00a250,000 they\u2019ve donated is a significant boost to our goal of donating one million desks to schools nationwide. With their support, we\u2019ve been able to donate 600 desks so far. As Oliver Twist would say, \u2018Please, sir, I want some more!\u2019 Thank you, FirstBank, for your generosity and commitment to education.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Since its inception nine years ago, FirstBank\u2019s CR&S Week has become a flagship initiative promoting staff volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and social impact.<\/p>\n

The 2025 edition runs from Monday, October 27, to Saturday, November 1, featuring staff-led activities across the country and collaborations with non-governmental organisations to promote education, health, and youth development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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