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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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:...

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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....

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Our first ever batch of Nandom Entrepreneurs!

It was an exciting and inspiring first day of training for this brand new group of 10 ATE business owners. Participants learned how to overcome challenges, attract customers, plan effectively, set priorities and grow their businesses with confidence.

Run with support from our expert Lawra team, local leaders delivered the day with smiles and excitement, the first of many sessions which with enable our small business owners to thrive and create a community of support.

Perpetual's quote says it all: "I used to think running a business was just about having a shop full of goods. Now I know that success comes from selling what people want, learning how to outcompete others, and always showing up. This training has truly changed the way I see my business!"

We wish this fantastic new group lots of luck as they grow their businesses.
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Congratulations! That's awesome! ❤️

An inspiring start for Nandom’s entrepreneurs!🎉

Amazing work by Karbo Sylvester, Dery Chrisantus, Saa Olivia, Kanyir Kuube-isaan, Kaakpema Rosemary, Rosemond Dery and King Noah

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It was a proud moment when our Chief Exec, Sarah Annable-Gardner was invited to speak at a Parliamentary Select Committee about our local, cost effective work. We were the smallest NGO to give oral evidence and really appreciated the chance to raise our voice for rural Ghana.

The report on Value for Money in International Development is now out, and we’re pleased to see a strong recommendation for locally-driven interventions, off the back of Sarah’s evidence. She’s quoted in the report, saying:

“With a local team, working in the local language, communities can speak freely – including when something isn’t working for them. By staying constantly in touch on the ground, our programmes keep on track. And if we need to pivot, we will do, never spending money that’s not needed or wanted, protecting programmes into the future.”

The Committee came to some tough conclusions, inevitably, at such a challenging time for international development. We hope the government listens to its recommendation to prioritise localised intervention to maximise value for money. We’ll be waiting for their call!

Read the full report here: committees.parliament.uk/publications/49950/documents/269036/default/
We’re on page 25!

Or the Parliamentary Summary here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/98/international-development-committee/news/209930/aid-cuts-an...
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It was a proud moment when our Chief Exec, Sarah Annable-Gardner was invited to speak at a Parliamentary Select Committee about our local, cost effective work. We were the smallest NGO to give oral evidence and really appreciated the chance to raise our voice for rural Ghana.

The report on Value for Money in International Development is now out, and we’re pleased to see a strong recommendation for locally-driven interventions, off the back of Sarah’s evidence. She’s quoted in the report, saying:
 
“With a local team, working in the local language, communities can speak freely – including when something isn’t working for them. By staying constantly in touch on the ground, our programmes keep on track. And if we need to pivot, we will do, never spending money that’s not needed or wanted, protecting programmes into the future.”
 
The Committee came to some tough conclusions, inevitably, at such a challenging time for international development. We hope the government listens to its recommendation to prioritise localised intervention to maximise value for money. We’ll be waiting for their call!

Read the full report here: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/49950/documents/269036/default/
We’re on page 25!

Or the Parliamentary Summary here: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/98/international-development-committee/news/209930/aid-cuts-and-poor-value-for-money-means-uk-aid-may-not-reach-those-most-in-need-mps-find-in-new-report/Image attachment

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A proud moment!🎉 Great to see our locally-led approach recognised as true value for money in development!👍

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Today we've sent 18 young women to Senior High School. All girls who otherwise wouldn't have been able to go, many the first in their families to go to school at all.

As these girls pack their bags and prepare for a new academic journey, they carry with them not just books and uniforms, but renewed hope – hope that education can rewrite their stories and lift their communities out of deprivation.

These girls are trailblazers. They are the future. They are hope.

Read all about it here: ateghana.org/re-igniting-hope-how-ate-is-empowering-girls-to-reach-senior-high-school/
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Today weve sent 18 young women to Senior High School. All girls who otherwise wouldnt have been able to go, many the first in their families to go to school at all. 

As these girls pack their bags and prepare for a new academic journey, they carry with them not just books and uniforms, but renewed hope – hope that education can rewrite their stories and lift their communities out of deprivation.
 
These girls are trailblazers. They are the future. They are hope. 

Read all about it here: https://ateghana.org/re-igniting-hope-how-ate-is-empowering-girls-to-reach-senior-high-school/

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This support significantly alleviates the challenges faced by parents in the municipality and beyond. Thank you!

Great poverty eradication, this change will go a long way to yield positive results. Bravo to donors and influential personalities who spearhead this amazing project. Kudos!! 🎉

God bless Action Through Enterprise - ATE

Truly inspiring! 🎓👏 Empowering these young girls through education is planting seeds of lasting change -for their families, their communities, and generations to come. Well done Kakpe Clement for writing this beautifully!

Poverty elevation, positive social change and environmental development is not just an act but rather it's a protocol of smiles and a blessing to the less privileged. Thank you ATE for the opportunity.

Good work x

Nothing feels better than transforming the lives of these incredible young women. This project is truly AMAZING. I'm so grateful we can do this spectacular work and can't wait to see what the future holds for the next generation of Biro women, trailblazing their way to SHS and beyond 💚

Such a beautiful post x

Why, why n why some of us😭😭😭😭

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