DBG staff give back to communities
Staff of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) have 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 the country.
Over the last three years, the staff of the bank have consistently come together to pool resources for various activities, including supporting underprivileged families and individuals and driving environmental sustainability initiatives, among others.
These initiatives have 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.
Teams
In a coordinated effort to maximise impact, staff were organised into three groups of Teams D, B and G, comprising 25 personnel each.
The first group, Team D, which focused on promoting education and inclusion, donated to the Awoshie Islamic Community School, Odorgonnor Basic School, Akropong School for the Blind, and the Demonstration School for the Deaf in Mampong-Akuapem, to support them in catering to diverse learning needs.
The support provided included 50 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning kits, 200 sanitary pads for girls and over 300 educational materials, including pencils, pens and exercise books.
In addition, the team spent time with the pupils, sharing a festive meal and engaging them in fun activities.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusive development
Commenting on the initiatives, the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at DBG, Barbara Anawonu Wricketts, commended the staff of the bank for their voluntary contributions and hands-on involvement, describing the initiatives as a true demonstration of the bank’s values and its commitment to sustainable and inclusive development across Ghana.
