Our News
Saviour Domoyaga
Each Tuesday and Thursday morning, the ATE team in Ghana are greeted by various children with their mothers and grandmothers- the occasion being our weekly SNAP PlayScheme. Children and their guardians will walk many miles often to make it to our 8.30am PlayScheme,...
Recruitment of Hub Support Assistant
ATE is a young and dynamic charity that is making a significant impact in Lawra, Ghana. As a result of significant growth, we are looking for a capable, enthusiastic and hardworking person to become an ATE Hub Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be...
ATE Inclusion Centre Stakeholder Event
On a hot, sunny Wednesday morning in Lawra, Upper West Ghana, our ATE Inclusion Centre was host to our ATE Stakeholder Event this January. Along with our ATE Ghana Inclusion Centre team, we were joined by Charles Gardner, ATE Chair of Trustees and 40 key stakeholders...
SCATE: Shaw Community link with Action Through Enterprise
We are excited to announce that St Mary’s Church Shaw is hosting a community event to celebrate Shaw’s on-going link with Action Through Enterprise (ATE). Information and Networking Evening Thursday 12th March, 6 – 7.15pm St Marys Church, Shaw, RG14 2DR Drinks and...
My trip to Lawra, by Dee Anderson
This is the second time I have visited Lawra. The first was in 2014 when ATE was in its infancy. It has been wonderful to see how ATE has grown and developed since then. I had the great privilege of working with Ernestina and Kaamil, the SNAP staff. They both made me...
In the blink of an eye, we can change a life, or two
Recently, I was pottering around Lawra Town and a sweet young boy came over to me to tell me he was hungry. Despite the poverty we see across Upper West Ghana every day, it isn't often I am asked approached in this way by children, which shows the desperation of this...
Creating Magic
ATE are extremely fortunate to work with the supporters, staff and volunteers that we have as part of our wider organisational family. Donors and supporters provide us with the funds vital for our programmes, whilst staff and volunteers drive the impact forward. When...
An UpdATE, from Sarah Gardner
I am proud to be the Chief Executive of Action Through Enterprise, a small charity doing brilliant work in Lawra, Upper West Ghana. We empower communities and individuals to better their lives, we give the support that’s needed for bright motivated people to meet...
Change happens one person at a time
Each month ATE hosts three SNAP (Special Needs Awareness Programme) meetings across the Lawra District; the first Wednesday of each month, the Inclusion Centre hosts Lawra SNAP meeting. The second to last Saturday of the month, one of our partner schools, Dowine JHS...
What a day!
This week I shared the Iceberg Theory with the team in Ghana. It’s an interesting concept that can be transferable with its use. Its main message is around what you do versus what others see- often a job, a project or an outcome is seen by many (the visible), yet the...
Yesterday our wonderful young volunteers shared the ATE story in Chilton Foliat. Izzy Tolputt was inspired by ATE at just 7 years old in her primary school assembly. She remembers hearing about our very first school feeding programme, and last night she talked about how it felt to be in Ghana for the launch of our 13th!
Our work is only possible with the support of communities in the Uk, and we’re so glad to have such dedicated young people on the team. Hearing them talk so confidently and emotionally about the impact of ATE on their lives was very special.
The next generation of change makers….. we can’t wait to see what they achieve.
So inspiring to see Izzy Tolputt carrying the ATE story with such passion and authenticity.🎉🙏
Huge congratulations to Izzy Tolputt and Brodi Andrew - shining examples of ATE's impact!
It was a really great evening. Well done Izzy and Brody.
In 2021 Bertha was in an extremely challenging situation. She was pregnant, caring for 3 younger siblings, hungry and sad - there was no income to the family home. We had won funding to enable her to go to senior high school with her peers, she was devastated to not be able to go. We were devastated for her, it felt hopeless. Rexford Benon wrote this moving article about her dire situation: ateghana.org/no-wonder-she-gave-up/
We supported her throughout her pregnancy, helped her take care of her baby, and when she was ready - we enrolled her into our VocATE programme where she worked so hard.
And today we are so incredibly proud of Bertha, who against all odds, has qualified as a seamstress. She is skilled. She is empowered. She is building a good life for her baby. She is amazing.
Bertha's story is beautiful. It is a stark reminder of how tough life can be for the young women we support. And it is a profound reminder of the impact we can have, when we are kind, flexible, and there for the long run.
We can't wait to see what she does next ♥
Truly inspiring.❤️ Bertha should be given the chance to train and mentor other young girls as well. This will broaden the empowerment scope, letting each girl own their story. Congratulations to her, though 🎉
Congratulations Bertha!🎉
Great.
An inspiring meeting at The Ghana High Commission 🇬🇭 We are so grateful for the passionate support of Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson and The Honorable Mawutor N.K. Alifo who wholehearted celebrate our work and encourage us with so much kindness and enthusiasm.
It was a pleasure to also meet with Bola Ray to talk about exciting media opportunities for the future!
We’re so grateful for the support of the Ghanaian community and the beautiful friendships we have.
Sarah Annable-Gardner
This is fantastic news! Action Through Enterprise - ATE is truly making a significant impact on disadvantaged communities. Great to see you meeting such inspiring individuals!