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Re-igniting Hope: How ATE is Empowering Girls to Reach Senior High School
In the deprived communities of Biro and Gombile (both in Lawra in the Upper West Region of Ghana), an incredible story of hope and transformation is unfolding. Eighteen young girls from these very deprived areas – where poverty often silences dreams before they can...
Autumn news!
It has been an incredible few months for Action Through Enterprise, with some truly inspiring work. In these troubled times, we are showing it is possible to make a long lasting difference. The expansion into Nandom is already bringing real hope to pupils,...
Izzy Tolputt – my trip to Ghana
When I was 7 years old I learnt about ATE in an assembly at Ramsbury Primary School - little did I know that 11 years later I’d be in Lawra myself! I did my work experience with ATE, exploring the impact of period poverty on girls in Lawra and Marlborough - and I was...
Action Through Enterprise wins big at awards!
“To be named Small Charity Big Achiever at the Third Sector Awards is wonderful recognition of the huge impact we make on our small budget.” Sarah Annable-Gardner, Chief Executive Action Through Enterprise has taken home the title of Small Charity Big Achiever at...
Biggest batch of new businesses ever!
“I feel very excited to be part of this life-changing journey - creating jobs and giving people valuable skills. Enabling them to stand on their own, it is a joy.” Sylvester Karbo, Dowine and Bagri Hub Manager and BizATE Lead As part of our mission to fight...
Sarah’s trip to Ghana
By Sarah Annable-Gardner “My week in Ghana has moved me beyond words. Seeing the impact of Action Through Enterprise has taken my breath away, my heart has literally felt like it will burst with joy over and over again.” In June, Action Through Enterprise Chief...
Back to school!
The rain poured down in Tokuu yesterday, but that didn’t stop the smiles! Despite the weather, 48 children came to school and enjoyed their FIRST EVER school lunch. This is a brilliant start to our partnership with Tokuu Junior High School – when we first visited,...
Applications open for apprenticeship programme!
We are thrilled to be supporting a new group of apprentices in Lawra, as well as our first cohort in Nandom! This summer, we are excited to open applications for another round of young women to join our apprenticeship programme in Lawra, and our first ever cohort in...
New round of businesses in Lawra!
We are excited to be launching a new round of businesses in Lawra! This summer, we are excited to open applications for another round of committed, hardworking entrepreneurs to join our enterprise programme, BizATE. As always, to be eligible for our business grants:...
Hilldrop charity event a triumph!
It’s a huge thank you to Tim Eliot-Cohen for organising the Hilldrop Charity Clay Shoot and Festival on May 25th, which saw over a thousand people gather in the sunny, windy Wiltshire countryside to have fun – and raise vital funds for Action Through Enterprise....
Sarah Annable-Gardner was the guest on the Art for Art’s Sake radio show last night. Tune in to hear honest emotional chat, and some brilliant music - including 2 songs by the incredible Wiyaala.
www.mixcloud.com/kennetradio/art-for-arts-sake-13th-november-2025/
Thank you Kennet Radio 106.7 for having her!
2 weeks today - Join us for a mince pie and a celebration! 🎄
Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of information and celebration, as we mark another incredible year of partnership between our wonderful community here and our friends in Upper West Ghana.
Action Through Enterprise has achieved so much in 2025, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We can’t wait to tell you more – over a glass of wine and a mince pie!
Blessing is a talented weaver. She also has a learning disability, and was born into a life of poverty. Against all odds, at 22 years old she has a life long skill, confidence - and the ability to make an income.
We've just supported 20 more young vulnerable women into our vocational training programme. We're enabling them to develop life long skills to earn an income - but our programme achieves so much more than just the ability to sew/weave/hair-dress. It completely transforms their life.
For girls locked out of education, we give them what they need to achieve their dreams. Our VocATE Programme provides:
🧵 All costs of a 3 year apprenticeship with an accredited trainer
🚲 The extras to make their training possible - e.g. a bike, uniforms
🧼 Soap and sanitary pads, to learn with dignity
🍚 Food packages for those who need it
🦸🏿 A mentor, training and ongoing support
And at the end of 3 years, when they pass their exams with pride, we support them into work.
This programme is wonderful, and we're so glad to see these amazing young women thrive! Blessing is a hero, she's a trailblazer! She proves that with the right support, anything is possible.
Wow! She is such an inspiration, and kudos to the good work Action Through Enterprise - ATE(ATE) is offering the people of Lawra and Nandom. We are grateful for the support.
Am so proud and happy to see Blessing make a life through the VocATE program, thanks you Action Through Enterprise - ATE. Long live Ghana 🇬🇭, long live Lawra, long live ATE
The future is promising with Action Through Enterprise - ATE. This vocational training will go along way to transform young girls to be engaged in economic activities both Nandom and Lawra.