Flood victims in parts of Accra have received humanitarian assistance from Let Love Lead NGO following the recent floods, as the organisation renewed calls for stronger preventive measures to reduce the recurring devastation caused by heavy rains.
The intervention followed a post-flood assessment exercise on July 5, during which officials of the organisation toured some of the worst-hit communities to evaluate the destruction left behind by the disaster.
The team visited Tesano, Alajo, Abofu and Alogbloshie in the Achimota area, where damaged homes, disrupted businesses and heartbreaking personal stories painted a grim picture of the floods' impact.
Support for grieving families
One of the most emotional moments of the outreach came when the team met two young mothers who lost their children during the floods.
In a gesture of solidarity, Let Love Lead NGO presented the bereaved families with cash donations, food items, drinking water and other essential supplies to help ease their immediate burden.
The outreach was joined by the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu, who commended the organisation for responding quickly to the needs of affected residents and expressed appreciation for the assistance provided.
For many families, the visit offered more than material support. It was a reminder that their loss had not gone unnoticed.
'We stand with the victims'
Founder of Let Love Lead NGO, Dawood Akwesi Agyemang, popularly known as Big Dawood and also known by the traditional title Nene Lartey Osakonor I, extended his condolences to families affected by the tragedy.
"Our hearts go out to every family that has been affected by this unfortunate disaster," he said.
"While no amount of support can replace the lives that have been lost, we want the victims to know that they are not alone. We stand with them, and we remain committed to supporting them throughout this difficult period." - Dawood Akwesi Agyemang
His message carried another theme beyond relief. Prevention.
Mr. Agyemang urged residents, institutions and local authorities to tackle one of the long-standing contributors to flooding by keeping drains and waterways free from refuse. "Many of these disasters can be prevented if we all play our part," he said.
"We must stop dumping waste into drains and waterways, and communities must work together to keep our environment clean.
"Preventive action remains our strongest defence against the devastating effects of flooding and climate change." - Dawood Akwesi Agyemang
Beyond emergency response
The organisation also pledged to continue mobilising support for victims in Accra and other flood-affected communities while expanding campaigns focused on environmental responsibility.
"This is only the beginning," Mr. Agyemang said. "We will continue to mobilise resources and work with partners to reach more victims while promoting practical solutions that will help prevent future tragedies."
That commitment reflects a broader agenda the NGO has pursued over the past four years.
Let Love Lead has organised annual sanitation campaigns in communities including Spintex, Kwame Nkrumah Circle and, most recently, along the drainage channel stretching from Nima-Mamobi to the Paloma Hotel area.
The organisation believes disaster response cannot end with relief distribution. Cleaner communities, responsible waste management and sustained public participation, it argues, are essential if Ghana is to reduce the human and economic toll of floods that have become an all-too-familiar feature of the rainy season.
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