Switching on Hope
We’ve just turned on the internet for two communities – connecting Lawra and Nandom with the whole world! Wifi is now available in our Technology Zones in Lawra and Nandom, allowing local people to use the internet– for free. In districts where internet infrastructure is non-existent and mobile data costs impossibly high, this is a game-changing initiative. School pupils can learn, businesses can grow – and the whole community can thrive.
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 3600 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. 62 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.
84p 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.
5p 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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It’s been a truly amazing year so far, from the House of Commons to Tokuu, we’re so excited about the wonderful work going on at ATE. Enjoy reading our updates with a coffee this morning!
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Hope served up with jollof rice!
The rain poured down in Tokuu, but that didn’t stop the smiles! Despite the weather, 48 children came to school and enjoyed their FIRST EVER school lunch.
Hunger is a huge reason children don’t stay in education. Joseph, 13, was sent home four times last term when it got too much.
He said: ‘I used to have stomach pains due to hunger, so I think the help will mean I will have no more stomach pains, so I will now stay in school to learn.’
Thank you to the school, our new cooks, community and local leadership for being such wonderful partners and building the kitchen so quickly.
Action Through Enterprise - ATE has arrived in Tokuu, and we're so happy to be here.
Such a beautiful start in Tokuu! 🌟 Food, hope, and education all served together-this is life-changing for the children. 👏🍚
Fantastic news x
The joy of Inclusion ♥
This week, over 116 disabled children across Lawra and Nandom will start a new school year. Something that felt impossible a decade ago, has become normal. We are not only equipping children for the classroom, but also breaking down barriers to education, boosting their dignity, and reminding them that their dreams matter.
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