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Switching on Hope!
We’ve just connected Lawra and Nandom with the whole world – by switching on the wifi at our two Technology and Learning Zones and giving people free access to the internet for the first time. 19th May 2025 will go down in history in Lawra and Nandom as the day...
Raising our voice in the Commons
It was a huge day for Action Through Enterprise yesterday, as we gave oral evidence at the House of Commons contributing to an inquiry on value for money in international development. It was a real first for us, to be invited to such a prestigious table, and although...
‘Truly a game-changer’ … Michael’s journey from Accra to Lawra shows the best people want to work with ATE
“ATE is truly a game-changer. If someone else from Accra saw a job posting I’d say, just come and be a part of this amazing thing.” Michael Frimpong Gyimah, Lawra Technology and Learning Coordinator Michael was almost 500 miles from Lawra when he saw a job ad for the...
Putting ‘value’ into ‘value for money’ – Action Through Enterprise to give oral evidence at Select Committee Inquiry
We’ve always known that we deliver transformational change in Upper West Ghana on a very modest budget – and we're delighted that the House of Common’s International Development Select Committee Inquiry on Value for Money has invited us to share our thoughts. At this...
Recruitment of a Finance Manager!
We are excited to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our team. This exciting new role is crucial in enabling our wonderful small charity to thrive. The Finance Manager will be responsible for developing and strengthening our financial systems at an important...
From school girl to intern… Olivia Saa proves our work really does change lives, forever
“Olivia is an inspiring example of everything Action Through Enterprise stands for. From hungry schoolgirl to thriving senior high school student to becoming our new library intern in Lawra, Olivia shows that with the right support and personal determination, great...
ATE Launches Library and Computer Suite at Lawra Inclusion Centre: A Milestone for Digital Literacy and Children’s Education
Action Through Enterprise (ATE) is thrilled to announce the official launch of its new library and computer suite at the Lawra Inclusion Centre. This initiative, which aims to enhance access to digital literacy and foster a love of reading, is a transformative step in...
Recruitment of two Technology and Learning Coordinators and two Library Assistants
Action Through Enterprise (ATE) was established in 2012 and is now a well-respected, fast-growing charity, aiming to transform communities and create opportunities in Upper West Ghana through key initiatives in education, enterprise and inclusion. We are excited to...
Helping Paul Achieve his Dreams
Paul is a 19year old boy from Amburi, a small community in Lawra in the Upper West Region of Ghana. He is a twin, and the fourth child of his parents; they are five children in total – three males and two females. Both his sisters have dropped out of school at the...
Girls in the UK and Ghana both have periods, but their experiences are vastly different
“Women have periods. That’s just biology. Yet, in Ghana, many can’t go to school because they can’t afford sanitary pads. This is an outrage.” Izzy Tolputt, 17, Wiltshire For the past 2 weeks I have been doing work...
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.
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
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...
A proud moment!🎉 Great to see our locally-led approach recognised as true value for money in development!👍
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/
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😭😭😭😭