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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...
Sarah Annable-Gardner was the guest on the Art for Art’s Sake radio show last night. Tune in to hear honest emotional chat, and some brilliant music - including 2 songs by the incredible Wiyaala.
www.mixcloud.com/kennetradio/art-for-arts-sake-13th-november-2025/
Thank you Kennet Radio 106.7 for having her!
2 weeks today - Join us for a mince pie and a celebration! 🎄
Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of information and celebration, as we mark another incredible year of partnership between our wonderful community here and our friends in Upper West Ghana.
Action Through Enterprise has achieved so much in 2025, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We can’t wait to tell you more – over a glass of wine and a mince pie!
Blessing is a talented weaver. She also has a learning disability, and was born into a life of poverty. Against all odds, at 22 years old she has a life long skill, confidence - and the ability to make an income.
We've just supported 20 more young vulnerable women into our vocational training programme. We're enabling them to develop life long skills to earn an income - but our programme achieves so much more than just the ability to sew/weave/hair-dress. It completely transforms their life.
For girls locked out of education, we give them what they need to achieve their dreams. Our VocATE Programme provides:
🧵 All costs of a 3 year apprenticeship with an accredited trainer
🚲 The extras to make their training possible - e.g. a bike, uniforms
🧼 Soap and sanitary pads, to learn with dignity
🍚 Food packages for those who need it
🦸🏿 A mentor, training and ongoing support
And at the end of 3 years, when they pass their exams with pride, we support them into work.
This programme is wonderful, and we're so glad to see these amazing young women thrive! Blessing is a hero, she's a trailblazer! She proves that with the right support, anything is possible.
Wow! She is such an inspiration, and kudos to the good work Action Through Enterprise - ATE(ATE) is offering the people of Lawra and Nandom. We are grateful for the support.
Am so proud and happy to see Blessing make a life through the VocATE program, thanks you Action Through Enterprise - ATE. Long live Ghana 🇬🇭, long live Lawra, long live ATE
The future is promising with Action Through Enterprise - ATE. This vocational training will go along way to transform young girls to be engaged in economic activities both Nandom and Lawra.