Change through education
We work with 10 schools, providing meals, educational resources and sanitary products that enable pupils to learn on full stomachs and with dignity. So far, we’ve helped more than 3500 young people access education. Olivia (above) goes to Bagri Junior High and appreciates the monthly sanitary pads provision:
“It helps us come to school. We girls are much happier.”
Change through enterprise
We have backed 140 small businesses with grants, training and mentoring, enabling them to become sustainable and profitable. Sixty girls (including 9 with disabilities) have learnt a trade through our apprenticeship scheme. Barikisu (above) runs one of 29 ATE-backed dry season farms:
“ATE gave me all I needed to succeed.”
Change through inclusion
We bringing disabled children into the light, challenging stigma and enabling them to learn and laugh. Our SNAP disability project supports 750 children and carers across 8 locations, providing education, equipment, medication, advocacy and lots of joy. Tierto (above, with Julita and Charles) says:
“The main reason I love SNAP meetings is I know I am not alone. I have learnt new things, I worry much less, life has improved.”
Where does your donation go?
We are financially transparent and carefully monitor and evaluate our work to ensure the money you donate is used in the best way possible.
82p goes directly towards project costs
Creating opportunities through education, inclusion and enterprise – such as our Dry Season Farmers programme which supports sustainable agriculture all year round.
11p is spent on fundraising
Giving us the resources to pay for projects, plan for the future and provide job security for our 25 school cooks and other staff.
7p is spent on administration costs
Ensuring we can deliver our annual report, be a responsible employer and fulfil our legal responsibilities in the UK and Ghana.
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A chance to double your donation this Easter!
As part of his mammoth fundraising for us this year, the wonderful Tim Eliot-Cohen has secured £15,000 in a match funding pot for donations made to this page (www.justgiving.com/campaign/hilldropdouble) over Easter 🐣
This beautiful video of him meeting Aaron explains why he’s so passionate and committed to our work. Aaron and his family are a moving example of how much difference we make, and how important every donation is 💚
Thank you to everyone who supports us, and especially Tim for his giant contribution.
What a week! We’ve had a huge one, with so much to celebrate!
Highlights include:
- programme reviews with Lawra stakeholders - talking about how we can make our work even better!
- giving evidence at the House of Commons
- arrival of new computers!
- Biro SNAP Meeting for disabled children
- technical training for farmers
- interviews for our Finance Manager role
Plus of course our usual daily work: play schemes with rural disabled children, feeding 1000 children, and our wonderful library and computer classes!
Happy Friday everyone 💚
It was a huge day yesterday! Sarah Annable-Gardner gave oral evidence at the UK House of Commons, contributing to an inquiry on value for money in international development. It was a real first for us, to be invited to such a prestigious table, and although the session only lasted 5 minutes due to an unfortunately timed vote(!), we’re really proud of our contribution and the important points we made.
May this be the beginning of a journey where we continue to raise our voice, be recognised for the fantastic work we do, and, ultimately, make a wonderful difference in Upper West Ghana and beyond.
Wow! You’re amazing Sarah!
Please Thank you very much for the impact of the lives of the vulnerable, disabled and less privileged people of Lawra, Nandom,Upper West and the whole country .The people of Lawra and Nandom are highly appreciative of you madam Sarah and the entire team of ATE. God Bless us all
Please accord to this woman the maximum support she needs to spearhead this her supportive agenda. I can testify she's really touching life in Lawra and beyond. May God bless her and all supporters of Action Through Ghana
Congratulations on this incredible achievement! Giving evidence at the UK House of Commons is no small feat, and your courage in taking on such an important conversation is truly inspiring. At such a crucial time, your voice is making a real impact, showcasing how international development can be both highly effective and great value for money. A massive win for you and Action Through Enterprise (ATE). Wishing you continued success in driving meaningful change. Well done!
Great job. Well done Sarah Annable- Gardner
From little steps to great accomplishments. Let's hope the government listens and learns. Well done Sarah and everyone at ATE! 💜🐉
Amazing. So extremely proud.
Brilliant work Sarah and team x
We the people of lawra appreciate your good work done Action Through Enterprise - ATE
You’re incredible xxx
Great job
Excellent...well done Sarah x
Wow great Presentation,
Well done Sarah!! xx
Great👏. God bless you. Keep pushing
Incredible!!!!!!!! Just incredible Sarah Annable-Gardner. Xxx
Great work
That’s so amazing Sarah, well done xx
Well done Sarah Annable-Gardner!👍
Great and good to hear
Very impressive...well done
❤️
Well done Sarah Annable-Gardner 🙏
Well done!! Sarah Annable-Gardner
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