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New SNAP disability group launches in Basebele … “I’m hopeful my child will learn, grow, and be accepted in this community.”
Mums, dads, grandparents and disabled children gathered under the mango trees in Basebele for a historic moment – the first ever meeting of our newest SNAP group. In a place where disability can be seen as a curse, the fantastic turn out – 23 children and 65 adults –...
Your legacy can change lives – adding Action Through Enterprise to your will gives children hope for the future
A kind bequest from a much-loved Rotarian has meant that sixty pupils at a rural school can benefit from a school lunch. This generous legacy has created an even greater legacy – a generation of children able to learn, thrive and build a life of opportunity. ...
International Women’s Day – “you are capable of achieving great things!”
On International Women’s Day, Action Through Enterprise is so proud to celebrate a fantastic new generation of young women who are attending Senior High School (SHS). Without our support, they could not afford to go – with us, they can change the world! [gallery...
Paul – “a future to look forward to!”
Paul is one of the brightest students at his senior high school, and has just won an award to prove it! But a year ago he was on the verge of dropping out because he couldn't get to school with his wheelchair - until Action Through Enterprise stepped in. ...
Happy Birthday! A year of technology – and switching on hope
On the first anniversary of launching our Technology Zones – and after an amazing 25,000 individual visits - Nandom Learning and Tech Coordinator King Noah Na-ibo celebrates the transformation of a generation. The Tech Zone in Nandom is more than a room with...
Today is the beginning of the rest of their lives – as school lunch is served in Basebele for the first time!
“Most days I come to school without eating. In the afternoon my head hurts and I can’t concentrate. With food in school, I will learn better.” Dominic, Zendaagangn JHS “Knowing I will eat in school gives me hope - I...
Work with us and we’ll make Upper West Ghana a beacon of development: ATE submits evidence to Parliamentary inquiry into the future of aid
It’s a tough time for international development, especially with cuts in government funding, so Action Through Enterprise was grateful for the opportunity to feed into the International Development Select Committee’s latest inquiry: Future of UK aid and development...
ATE Chief Executive Sarah Annable-Gardner becomes MBE!
Sarah is honoured in the New Year’s Honours List ‘for services to International Development in Ghana’. At a time when international development is under pressure, this is an incredible achievement - and we are beyond delighted to see ATE’s life-changing work...
From strength to strength …the heart-lifting story of Evans
By Dee Anderson, SNAP Advisor Of all the 400 disabled children Action Through Enterprise has supported through its SNAP programme, the story of four year-old Evans is probably one of our most inspiring. When I first met him a couple of years ago, he was so tiny and...
From mother to son … a success story that starts with a bowl of food!
Rising entrepreneur Ernest Yuori and his mother Josephine – an ATE cook - are the living embodiment of Action Through Enterprise’s incredible ‘ripple effect”. This inspiring family is changing its own fortunes - and those of their community. Little did...
Today mums, dads, grandparents and disabled children gathered under the mango trees in Basebele for a historic moment – the first ever meeting of our newest SNAP group. In a place where disability can be seen as a curse, the fantastic turn out – 23 children and 65 adults – was a real statement of how life can change for the better.
This is our 9th SNAP Group. We reach nearly 900 people each month, making a profound difference to the lives of disabled children and their families.
“As a grandmother caring for my granddaughter, I worry a lot about her future. Today I feel very happy seeing this program come to Basebele. I hope it will help her develop her abilities and live a confident and happy life.” Helen (in the top picture)
Read all about it here: ateghana.org/new-snap-disability-group-launches-in-basebele-im-hopeful-my-child-will-learn-grow-a...
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Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there 💪🏾
We're so proud to celebrate a fantastic new generation of young women who are attending Senior High School. They demonstrate resilience and strength every, against all odds, and they can change the world!
Read about these inspirational young women here: ateghana.org/international-womens-day-you-are-capable-of-achieving-great-things/
Happy woman’s day Action Through Enterprise - ATE
Happy Independence Day Ghana 🇬🇭
It was an honour to be invited to join the celebrations at the Ghana High Commission in London last night.
The evening was such was a wonderful reminder of the pride, culture and unity that mark this important day, and the vibrant community that strengthens the important connections between Ghana and the UK.
Thank you sincerely to Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson for including us in such a special event.