Gold Fields Ghana Foundation
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| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Gold Fields Ghana Limited |
| Focus | Humanitarian aid, and social service |
| Location | |
Area served | Tarkwa, Damang mine |
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, one of the gold mining companies operating in Ghana.[1] The foundation's objective is to improve the socio-economic conditions of communities located around its mining operations through sustainable development programs in education, health, infrastructure, and environmental conservation.[2][3][4][5] Since its establishment, the foundation has allocated more than US$100 million towards development projects and programs in the host communities surrounding the Tarkwa and Damang mines in the Western Region of Ghana.[6][7][8][9][10]
History
[edit]The foundation was established in 2004 as the philanthropic arm of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, ensuring that the company's business operations benefit the surrounding communities.[11][12] The foundation's scholarship scheme, initiated in 2005, has provided scholarships and bursaries to 2,448 students from host communities,[13][14] while the graduate trainee program, started in 2018, aims to build a talent pipeline for both Gold Fields and the wider mining industry in Ghana.[15][16][17][18] In 2024, the foundation handed over US$1.53 million worth of legacy projects to host communities, completing 88% of the projects approved by its trustees.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ^ Segbefia, Sedem (2021-04-26). "Gold Fields' Damang Mine awards scholarships to university students and visually impaired children". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ admin (2019-11-08). "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation launches Graduate Trainee programme". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation invests in TNA Stadium for the community". GhanaSoccernet. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Francis (2024-09-10). "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation organises free medical outreach at Brahababom". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ GTonline (2023-07-21). "Goldfields Foundation invest $96m dollars in 19 host communities". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation holds successful medical outreach in Brahabebome, strengthening community ties".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Etefe, Juliet (2024-08-13). "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation to hand over T n A park, Aug 16, 2024". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Gold Fields Ghana Awards Scholarships to Students". www.umat.edu.gh. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Acheampong, Emmanuel (2024-03-07). "A Detailed Breakdown of Gold Fields Ghana Foundation's $100 Million Commitment to Host Communities". Managing Ghana. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation challenges graduates to maximise benefits of community apprenticeship programme - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Etefe, Juliet (2024-05-16). "Gold Fields Foundation launches 20th anniversary". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ ADAMS, KWESI ALFRED (2023-02-16). "GGF appoints Abdel-Razak Executive Secretary of Foundation". The Ghanaian Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "163 Students benefit from Gold Fields scholarship". Graphic Online. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Tarkwa: 65 students secure Gold Fields scholarship to pursue Engineering". 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "163 Students benefit from Gold Fields scholarship". Graphic Online. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Francis (2024-11-22). "Gold Fields Foundation supports community training with US$3.6m". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Gold Fields Ghana Foundation's graduate training programme passes out 124 graduates". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Gold Fields hands over US$1.53m legacy projects to host communities". 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Etefe, Juliet (2024-03-04). "Gold Fields Foundation hands over four community projects in Prestea Huni Valley". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-06.