Flood Relief Arrives in Alajo as DirectAid Delivers
Relief efforts have finally reached the residents of Alajo in Accra, who were severely affected by the devastating floods in June 2026. The humanitarian organisation DirectAid has distributed food and household items to the affected families, bringing a sense of relief and hope to the community.
DirectAid's Relief Programme Reaches Alajo
The distribution, held on Tuesday, August 25, is part of a wider relief programme aimed at supporting about 1,500 families in five communities affected by the floods. The programme, estimated at about GH¢2 million, will also cover residents of Alogboshie, Kasoa, Nana Krom, and Abeka, with the exercise expected to be completed next week.
At Alajo, beneficiaries received packages containing bags of rice, six litres of cooking oil, 10 packs of spaghetti, beans, tomatoes, and other food items. The organisation also distributed household essentials, including mattresses, bedsheets, blankets, towels, and cleaning products such as soap and Parazone.
Support from DirectAid's Donors in Kuwait
Sami Henedak Ahmed, Country Director of DirectAid, said the intervention was aimed at supporting families whose livelihoods and homes were affected by the June floods. The relief items were provided through the support of DirectAid's donors in Kuwait, with assistance from government officials involved in coordinating the exercise.
The organisation also plans to extend support to clinics and hospitals, where medical supplies and other items will be donated to assist their operations. This gesture of solidarity from DirectAid's donors in Kuwait is a welcome relief to the affected families in Ghana.
Joy and Gratitude Among Beneficiaries
The distribution was met with visible excitement among beneficiaries, many of whom wore broad smiles as they received the items. Some beneficiaries enthusiastically shouted praises and expressed gratitude to DirectAid and its donors, as the relief packages were handed out.
For families still dealing with the effects of the floods, the assistance provides food and household essentials at a time when many are struggling to rebuild their lives. The late June floods cost a lot of lives and destroyed property worth millions, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Next Steps in the Relief Programme
The remaining distributions in Alogboshie will take place on Wednesday, Kasoa on Thursday, Nana Krom on Saturday, and Abeka next Tuesday, marking the final distribution in the relief programme. The support from DirectAid and its donors in Kuwait is a timely intervention that will help the affected families in Ghana to recover and rebuild their lives.
Source: Joy Online
