Zongo Development Fund

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF), Hajia Rakia Abdulai, participated in the First Greater Accra Regional Benkadi Kurubi Festival 2026 held under the theme, "Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Wangara Heritage, Benkadi Values and Charity for Community Development in Ghana and Africa." Her presence reaffirmed ZoDF's commitment to promoting cultural heritage, social cohesion, and community development across Ghana.

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ZoDF, in partnership with Direct Aid Ghana, has provided essential relief items to households affected by recent flooding at Dansoman Agege. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ZoDF, Hajia Rakia Abdulai, joined officials from Direct Aid Ghana to present the items to affected residents.

The intervention demonstrates a shared commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, easing hardship, and strengthening community resilience. Through strong partnerships and timely interventions, ZoDF continues to stand with communities in times of need and help them recover and rebuild.

Together, we support. Together, we rebuild. Together, we strengthen our communities.
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Corporate Affairs Directorate
Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF)
01/09/2026

ZONG0 DEVELOPMENT FUND, DIRECT AID GHANA SUPPORT FLOOD-AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS AT LAKESIDE

The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF), in partnership with Direct Aid Ghana, has extended relief support to households affected by recent flooding at Lakeside in Accra.

The relief intervention, aimed at alleviating the immediate challenges faced by affected families, saw the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ZoDF, Hajia Rakia Abdulai, join officials from Direct Aid Ghana to present relief items to the affected residents.

The initiative demonstrates the commitment of ZoDF and its partners to responding to the needs of vulnerable communities, particularly in times of disaster and hardship. The support is expected to provide some immediate relief to families whose livelihoods and homes have been impacted by the floods.

Speaking during the presentation, the ZoDF delegation reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting resilient communities and promoting the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable households across the country.

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ZoDF, DIRECT AID SUPPORT 450 FLOOD-AFFECTEDHOUSEHOLDS AT KASOA FREE TOWN

Kasoa -The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF), in partnership with humanitarian organisation Direct Aid, has distributed 450 food packages to 450 households at Kasoa Free Town affected by the devastating floods of June 29.

The intervention followed an appeal by the Chief Executive Officer of ZoDF, Alhaji Halidu Haruna, after the heavy rains and subsequent flooding caused loss of lives and extensive damage to homes, properties and livelihoods in Kasoa and other affected communities.

Addressing beneficiaries at the distribution centre, Alhaji Haruna said Direct Aid responded promptly to ZoDF’s request for humanitarian assistance and had earlier extended relief support to flood-affected communities, including Alajo, Abelemkpe, Avenor and surrounding areas, before the latest exercise at Kasoa Free Town.

Direct Aid officials and field workers were supported during the exercise by a community task force comprising traditional leaders and other community representatives.

Speaking on behalf of Direct Aid, Sheikh Anas Yakub, who is in charge of the orphanage at Mercy Social Center a subsidiary as of Direct Aid, expressed appreciation to the organisation’s donors in Kuwait for making the intervention possible.

The turnout exceeded the 450 packages available, leaving some affected residents unable to benefit immediately. Mr. Yakub said those persons had been registered and assured them that efforts would be made to provide another package of assistance soon.

The Assembly Member for Kasoa Free Town, Hon. Mohammed Ali, commended ZoDF and Direct Aid for the scale of the intervention, describing it as one of the most significant relief exercises he had witnessed in the area since the floods. He noted that residents were still awaiting some of the assistance promised from other quarters.

Alhaji Haruna encouraged beneficiaries to remember the donors in their prayers and expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for creating what he described as an enabling environment for collaboration between state institutions and humanitarian organisations.

He stressed that effective disaster response requires cooperation among government institutions, development partners, humanitarian organisations, traditional authorities and local communities.

The Kasoa Free Town exercise forms part of the continuing ZoDF–Direct Aid humanitarian intervention aimed at providing immediate relief and restoring hope to households affected by the recent floods.

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Corporate Affairs Directorate
Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF)
27/08/2026

STATEMENT FROM
ZONGO DEVELOPMENT FUND ON THE KILLING OF 20 YEAR OLD MAN AT ASOKORE MAMPONG, ASHANTI REGION.

The Zongo Development Fund is deeply saddened by the tragic killing of a young man in Asokore Mampong, Ashanti Region, following allegations that he masterminded the theft of 4500gh cedis.

We strongly condemn this act of mob justice and reaffirm that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands. Allegations of wrongdoing must always be handled through the appropriate legal authorities to endure justice is served fairly and lawfully.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we pray that they find strength and comfort in the days ahead.
We also call on all residents to remain calm, cooperate with the security agencies in their investigations, and work together to promote peace, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of every human life in our communities.

From:Chief Executive Officer, Zongo Development Fund.
19th July, 2026.

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Hohoe MP Pays Courtesy Call on Chief Executive Officer of Zongo Development Fund

Accra, Ghana – 16/07/2026

The Member of Parliament for the Hohoe Constituency, Hon. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, today paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at accelerating development in Hohoe’s Zongo communities.

During the meeting, Hon. Tsekpo highlighted the presence of a vibrant and growing Zongo community in the constituency and appealed to the Fund to support development initiatives in key areas, including education, youth empowerment, economic opportunities, and recreational facilities.

The MP also extended an invitation to the Chief Executive Officer to visit Hohoe to engage with community leaders and assess the development needs of the Zongo communities firsthand.

The Chief Executive Officer expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to working with Members of Parliament and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable development interventions that improve the livelihoods of residents in Zongo and inner-city communities across Ghana.

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Corporate Affairs Directorate
Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF)
Accra, Ghana

ZONGO DEVELOPMENT FUND AND DIRECT AID PROVIDE RELIEF TO FLOODVICTIMS IN ALAJO, TESSANOAND ENVIRONS
Accra, Ghana – [15th/07/2026]
The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF), in partnership with DirectAid Ghana, has distributed relief items to victims of the recent floods that affected Alajo, Tessano and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra Region.
The humanitarian intervention forms part of the Fund’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and complementing government efforts to provide immediate assistance to families displaced or affected by the floods.
The relief package comprised bags of rice and other essential household items aimed at easing the burden on affected households as they begin the process of recovery.
To ensure transparency, fairness and accountability in the distribution process, officials of Direct Aid Ghana conducted house-to-house visits to identify and verify genuine flood victims before the exercise. This verification process was undertaken to ensure that the relief items reached the intended beneficiaries and to prevent diversion.
The distribution exercise was jointly supervised by officials of Direct Aid Ghana and a delegation from the Zongo Development Fund, led by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Hajia Rakia Abdulai .
Addressing beneficiaries during the exercise, Hajia Rakia Abdulai expressed the profound appreciation of the Zongo Development Fund to Direct Aid for its timely humanitarian support and continued partnership in improving the welfare of vulnerable communities.
She noted that the collaboration demonstrates the importance of partnerships between development institutions and humanitarian organisations in responding swiftly to emergencies and providing relief to affected populations.
The Deputy CEO also appealed to residents to pay greater attention to environmental sanitation and public health by ensuring proper waste disposal, desilting drains where necessary, and adopting practices that reduce the risk of flooding, particularly during the rainy season.
She further assured victims that the Zongo Development Fund remains committed to working with government, development partners and humanitarian organisations to mobilise additional support and strengthen community resilience against future disasters.
The beneficiaries expressed heartfelt appreciation to both Direct Aid Ghana and the Zongo Development Fund for the timely intervention, describing the relief items as a significant source of support during a period of hardship.The Zongo Development Fund reaffirms its commitment to promoting the welfare andsocio-economic development of Zongo and underserved communities across Ghana through strategic partnerships and sustainable community interventions