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Maasuoto Erekyeleni
Maasuoto loves school, where she says that she learns a lot and feels loved by the people from ATE who come to support her in her studies, giving her books, pencils and uniforms. She lost her her mother but still lives with her father, two younger and two older...
EducATE report
As part of his role managing the EducATE program, Luke spent his two recent trips to Ghana collecting data from Karbo Primary and Junior High Schools. This process included recording attendance records from the previous term, and measuring the height and weight of...
Coffee Morning at the Bristol Inner Wheel Club
Luke had the opportunity last week to visit the Bristol Inner Wheel club and give an update of our work, as well as sharing his experiences of life in Lawra. Around 50 people attended the coffee morning, which included a cake and card sale, raffle and a...
Haruna Salam
Haruna is a mobile vulcaniser, fixing tyres for motorbikes. His father taught him the skills of his trade when he was still in school and he took over the business when his father died 6 years ago. He has built the business up by buying modern tools, a new pump, and...
Peace Zobasegh & Blessing’s story
Peace’s daughter, Blessing, was just two years old when she started having convulsions. Over time the full extent of Blessing’s disabilities became apparent. They visited many hospitals over the next few years and Peace became increasingly engaged in Blessing’s care,...
Recruitment of a Project Assistant
Recruitment of Project Assistant ATE is a young, dynamic charity which is making a significant impact in Lawra, Ghana. As a result of significant growth, we are looking for a Project Assistant. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the monitoring of...
Recruitment of a Fundraising Officer and an Operations Officer
Recruitment of a Fundraising Officer and an Operations Officer ATE is a young, dynamic charity which is making a significant impact in Lawra, Ghana. As a result of significant growth, we are recruiting both a Fundraising Officer and an Operations Officer. These are...
Lawra statistics – UN Report 2010
Over the past month, Luke has spent some time looking at the UN Human Development Report from 2010 in order to provide some background information about the area of Ghana that ATE works in. He has been able to pick out some particularly interesting facts that the...
Albert Kuuire
Albert has three children attending Karbo primary school, Felicia in KG2, Velabekyaa in P3 and Zuviel in P6. He says his children are enjoying free books, pens, uniforms and feeding and healthy learning. He’s a farmer and works very hard to feed the family. Sometimes...
Pip’s Lawra trip. 8th November to 22nd November 2015
This was my 4th trip to Ghana to visit Lawra District and see how our ATE projects are going. With each trip it has got less challenging in terms of adjusting to the heat, the change in diet and learning more about the local customs. It has also got more and more...
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!