In response to the large blast that killed at least 17 civilian and affected around 3,300 people in
Ghana on 20 January 2022, the EU contributes over 582,000 Ghanaian Cedis (€ 80 000) to assist
the most affected people.
The funds will directly benefit 2,000 people (400 families) who have the most urgent needs.
Support will be given in priority to families of injured persons, and women-headed households
who lost their livelihoods due to the explosion.
This funding to the Ghana Red Cross Society is part of the EU’s overall contribution to the Disaster
Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies (IFRC).
The large blast occurred in the Apeate community, near the city of Bogoso in Ghana. After the
explosion, people in the community rushed to the scene when a second blast occurred few
minutes later, resulting in the destruction of dozens of buildings.
As of 26 January, 17 people
were confirmed dead while 59 were rescued and referred to Bogoso Government Hospital. The
explosion destroyed major roads in the area, with many commuters getting stranded. Local
schools, markets and other services were also affected and many others lost their livelihoods.
Source: European Union to Ghana
