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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...
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,...
We are thrilled to announce that our Chief Executive, Sarah Annable-Gardner, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to International Development in Ghana.
This is an incredible achievement and we are beyond delighted to see our transformational work celebrated at the highest of levels. What a truly wonderful to start the year!
You can read all about it here: ateghana.org/ate-chief-executive-sarah-annable-gardner-becomes-mbe/
WOW......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done Sarah Annable-Gardner and all that work, help and pray for ATE xxxxxx
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Huge congratulations Sarah Annable-Gardner-so well deserved!🎉🎉🎉🌟
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Wow that's amazing and so well deserved Sarah Annable-Gardner xx
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Congratulations to her
Huge congratulations to Sarah Annable-Gardner
What an incredible year!
2025 has been our most exciting yet. In a year of so many highlights, here are a few that put smiles on our faces:
📈 Bringing transformation and hope in Nandom, as we began rolling out our work across the district
📚Giving children vital access to books and computers, by opening our two Technology and Learning Zones - and switching on the internet!
📣Sharing our story of effective, cost-efficient change, when Sarah Annable-Gardner addressed the Common’s Select Committee on value for money in international development.
🏆Being recognised for our transformational work, by winning Small Charity Big Achiever at the Third Sector Awards.
🍛Building hope for the future – with school kitchens currently being built in two more schools in Nandom. Lunch will be served in January 2026!
It’s a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made this possible. Our amazing team, trustees, volunteers, supporters…. You’re all amazing! Together, we are creating opportunities, we are transforming communities, we are changing lives. We are switching on hope.
From us all, THANK YOU to everyone, and all good wishes for a peaceful and happy Christmas. We’ll see you in 2026 for another incredible year 💚
Thank you to this incredible team for being such passionate, dedicated, supporting colleagues. I can't wait to see what we achieve together next year ❤ Tara Colsell-Hawes, Izzy Tolputt, Brodie Mcmath, N-yoh Gabriel Maanibe, Karbo Sylvester, Kaamil Issahaku, Kuube Isan Clement, Abdul-Gafar Cisse Umar, Kaakpema Rosemary, Rosemond Dery, Dery Chrisantus, Joyce Zaagbeb, Kanyir Kuube-isaan, Charity Kyekpo, Baku Blandina, Saa Olivia, Michael Gyimah Frimpong, Gala Helen, King Noah.
An Incredible Year🎄🎉🙏
Awesome job!!!
When you learn that ATE are increasing the support at your school in 2026.........! We're proud to be working with Lawra Girls Model school to give these exceptional young women the best possible start in life.
Am so happy to see my girls this happy