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BizATE: The Sub-Saharan Incubator by Asif Noorani
The technology boom has seen a huge rise in the number of business incubators in the UK, Europe and United States. Incubators exist to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies, through an array of business support resources and services. A...
A Case Study on Teresa by Stephen Hodgson
Teresa the Seamstress Teresa is a young lady who works in Lawra. She was awarded a grant by ATE to develop her seamstress business in a steel container unit on one of the main roads in the town. She qualified as a seamstress two years ago and now has...
A Case Study on Dakura Kyalepuo by Stephen Hodgson
Dakura Kyalepuo the subsistence farmer It was inspiring to meet Dakura a year ago. He is a subsistence farmer, in his seventies, living in a very remote area south of Lawra. Last year he applied for a grant from ATE in order to buy sheep with a view to rearing...
A Case Study of Comfort by Stephen Hodgson
Comfort the Weaver I had the privilege of meeting Comfort a year ago when she was applying for a grant from ATE. She was delighted to receive the gift of a framed photo of her taken during that visit. Comfort is a young lady who lives (with her family) in a...
Reflections on CET Funded Business Training in Lawra – By Charles Gardner
I spent 2 weeks in Lawra in mid-January – my 6th visit to Lawra. My focus was to lead the training of the ATE staff, 23 consultants and 55 of the small businesses (SBO's) that ATE has granted, mentors and trains. The objective was to make them profitable enough to...
Jonathan’s Creative Arts In Lawra – Week 1
A long distance bus journey in Ghana is an insight into the resourcefulness of the Ghanaian people and also the limitations of their bureaucratic systems. First up are the frustrations of buying a bus ticket from Accra to Lawra (a 14 hour overnight trip): you must...
ATE seeks support with local office space
We have thoroughly enjoyed the past few months of being lucky enough to have a "pop-up" office space at no. 7 The Square, Ramsbury. Recognising that so much of the charity's achievements would not be possible without the loyal and dedicated support of our own local...
The 2,800 mile challenge
From ATE's head office in Ramsbury to the Lawra District in Ghana where we deliver our programmes, it is 2,800 miles as the crow flies. That's a long way but we'd like you to help us reach it and fundraise as you go! For 2017, we have decided to set ourselves and our...
A letter to all supporters, by Sarah Gardner
Dear Friends of ATE, At this magical time of the year, I reflect on our recent achievements with immense pride, renewed determination and joy. We have so much to celebrate. It has been another incredible year for ATE, a year of very hard work, of sweat, tears, and...
New year, new school
Back in November 2016 we carried out a baseline analysis report for our new school feeding project in Gombele Junior High School. The findings featured in this report are a stark reminder of the reason why we began this journey; to reduce poverty and improve the life...
A date for your diary!
Everyone is very warmly welcome to join us on Thursday 27th November, in Ramsbury, to raise a glass in celebration of a wonderful year.
We’ll be sharing stories from our work in Upper West Ghana, updating you on our exciting growth into a new district, and hearing from Tim Eliot-Cohen about his fascinating trip last year.
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We are excited to be supporting more farms in Lawra and Nandom!
Applications are open for another round of committed, hardworking farmers to join our Dry Season Farming programme in Lawra, as well as our first round in Nandom. As part of the programme, farmers receive funding for equipment, training in commercial and agricultural skills, as well as regular mentoring. Farming collectives or groups are also welcome to apply.
To apply for the programme, please visit the ATE Office and Inclusion Centre in Lawra (opposite the fire station) or Nandom (by Segru market), to pick up an application form.
The deadline for applications is Friday 10th October.
Good luck!
Read more about the programme here: ateghana.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dry-Season-Farmers-report-2025.pdf
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"I've had simple plans for more than 10 years now that i couldn't accomplish due to lack of financial support. With this grant, I can live all of my dreams" Perpetual, Dressmaker.
We've just enrolled 26 new businesses across Lawra and Nandom into our Enterprise programme! With a grant, plus targeting training and mentoring - these entrepreneurs will thrive.
Creating opportunities for people to launch and grow businesses, increase profits and employ others is at the heart of our work. Change ripples out and impacts the whole community.
We wish Perpetual, and all of this new cohort (our biggest yet!) all the success.