As communities across Ghana grapple with the aftermath of recent floods, families in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.

To support that recovery, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has donated relief items worth GH₵150,000 to households affected by the disaster.

The donation follows an appeal by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) after flooding inundated several communities within the municipality, destroying property and disrupting livelihoods.

The affected communities include Effuanta, Akoon, New Atuabo, Budo City, Bogrekrom, Nsuaem, Akyempim, Bankyim, Jerusalem, Bonsawire, Nsuta-Zongo, Bonsa, Simpa, Dompim, Mile 10½ and New Techiman.

The foundation donated 36 bags of rice, 16 boxes of cooking oil, 50 bags of cement, 30 roofing sheets, 10 packs of raincoats, 10 packs of life jackets and 10 pairs of Wellington boots to support both flood victims and emergency responders.

Speaking during the presentation, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Abdul-Razak Yakubu, said while discussions continue about the causes of the flooding, the immediate priority should be helping affected families recover.

“Despite the reasons for the flood, whether it is through our own human indiscipline or otherwise, we still need to take care of those who are affected first before we find solutions to the problem,” he said.

Mr Yakubu said the Foundation was among the first organisations to respond after NADMO appealed to corporate institutions for assistance.

He explained that, beyond food supplies and building materials to help families begin rebuilding their homes, the Foundation deliberately included protective equipment for emergency responders.

“We all saw the videos of emergency responders struggling to navigate the floodwaters. We need to protect our lifesavers. They must save their own lives before they can save ours.”

He said the donation included life jackets and Wellington boots to improve the safety of NADMO personnel carrying out rescue operations in flooded communities.

According to Mr Yakubu, although the relief items may not replace everything victims have lost, they will provide immediate support while longer-term recovery efforts continue.

“We believe these items may not be life-changing, but at least they will help alleviate the plight of those who are affected today, whilst we continue to make long-term investments in our host communities to improve lives.”

The Foundation said the intervention is expected to improve food security for displaced households, support the rehabilitation of damaged homes and strengthen emergency preparedness within affected communities.

The initiative forms part of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation’s broader commitment to sustainable community development and resilience. It also reinforces the Foundation’s partnership with NADMO in responding to disasters and supporting vulnerable communities in times of need.