Development Bank Ghana Staff Champion Community Support Through CSR

By Edward Dankwah, GNA Accra, Jan. 19, GNA – Staff of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has extended support to various institutions through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The activities formed part of the Bank’s long-standing culture of giving back to communities especially during the festive season, while reaffirming its commitment to social impact and sustainable development across Ghana. A statement issued in Accra said over the last three years, staff of the Bank had consistently come together to pool resources for various activities including supporting underprivileged families and individuals, driving environmental sustainability initiatives, among others. It said these initiatives had addressed critical needs in areas such as education, health, and social welfare, bringing relief to beneficiaries while fostering a strong spirit of unity among staff. The statement said in a coordinated effort to maximise impact, staff were organised into three groups of Team D, Team B and Team G comprising 25 personnel each. The first group, Team D, focused on promoting education and inclusion by supporting schools that cater to diverse learning needs. The team donated to the Awoshie Islamic Community School, Odorgonno Basic School, Akropong School for the Blind, and the Demonstration School for the Deaf in Mampong-Akuapem. It said the support provided included 50 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning kits, 200 sanitary pads for girls and over 300 educational materials like pencils, pens and exercise books. In addition, the Team also spent time with the pupils, sharing a festive meal and engaging them in fun activities. It said Team B, on the other hand, supported new mothers at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital whose joy of childbirth had been overshadowed by financial challenges. “Despite being medically fit for discharge, some families remained at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to unpaid medical bills,” it added. The statement said in a show of compassion, the team settled the medical bills for 20 mothers and their babies and presented 60 hampers to other mothers, helping to ease their burden and restore hope during the festive season. It said Team G also extended their outreach to the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital in Accra, where medical bills for over 20 mothers and babies were fully cleared. In addition to settling the bills, the Team presented essential food items including food and medicinal supplies to support over 100 families receiving care at the facility. Madam Barbara Anawonu Wricketts, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at DBG commended staff for their voluntary contributions and hands-on involvement. She described the initiatives as a true demonstration of the Bank’s values and its commitment to sustainable and inclusive development across Ghana. “Their voluntary contributions and active involvement demonstrate our collective commitment to sustainable and inclusive development, and to making a meaningful difference in the lives of communities across the country,” she said. Development Bank Ghana is a wholesale financial institution established by the Government. Since its inception four years ago, DBG has facilitated significant disbursements through Participating Financial Institutions, unlocking projects and value chains to empower several businesses across agribusiness, manufacturing, ICT, and high-value services. The Bank continues to be dedicated to bridging the MSME financing gap to ensure that Ghanaian businesses gain access to long-term, competitively priced capital, fostering resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth. The Bank has received funds from the World Bank, European Investment Bank, Kreditanstalt Für Wiederaufbau (KfW), and the African Development Bank. GNA Edited by Linda Asante Agyei