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Young Fundraisers
A HUGE thank you to one of our youngest fundraisers, five-year-old Francesca Hamilton, who donated the contents of her piggybank to ATE’s school feeding programme. Last week, Franki, a pupil at Speenhamland Primary School in Newbury, gave us £1.65 which is enough to...
Our Big Ride – Update and Pictures!
One Lung Pete and his team are making great progress on their ride of epic proportions! After reaching their overnight stop in Truro in great time yesterday, and competing in the local pub quiz, the team set off at 8am again this morning. Todays route takes them...
Bookkeeper Required
Bookkeeper Required ATE is looking for a volunteer to take responsibility for keeping the monthly books. Candidates should have experience of bookkeeping and be competent with Excel. This approximately 2 day per month role can be completely flexible, and be based...
A Weekend of Fundraising – World Wide!
There were many fundraising events for ATE taking place this weekend and each event proved to be a great success raising vital funds for our work in Upper West Ghana. Fundraising events took place locally in Ramsbury and London, and as far around the world as Sydney...
Ramsbury Street Fair – a great day!
Saturday 9th May was The Ramsbury Street Fair. The village was full of life, with the entire community coming together. Luckily, despite a dodgy forecast, the weather held out well and there was even a glimpse of sunshine in the afternoon. ATE had a busy day, with...
New Trustee – Alice Delemare
ATE is pleased to announce the appointment of a sixth trustee Alice Delemare first became connected with ATE when she lived in Upper West Ghana for 18 months from 2012-2014. She worked as a Community Advocacy Support Officer in the district of Jirapa, next to Lawra....
Give a Child a Pencil
It’s National Stationery Week! Did you know, it costs just 8p to buy a pupil at Karbo Primary School a pencil, 12p for a pen and 30p for a school exercise book? In the UK and across the western world, we often take the availability of stationery for granted. Pens are...
Newbury and District Soroptimist Lunch
THE 59th annual charter lunch was held by Newbury and District Soroptimists on Sunday 12th April. The group, which meets twice monthly, comprises 21 women who strive to support charitable causes, and the annual charter lunch provides a chance for all the members to...
Stephen Hodgson – Reading Half Marathon
HUGE congratulations to Stephen Hodgson, who completed the Reading half marathon on Sunday, with a fantastic time of 1hour, 33 minutes and 30 seconds! Stephen put in a great deal of training and was determined to not only achieve a fantastic finishing time, but also...
Upcoming fundraisers for ATE
2nd May: 10am-2pm, Highworth Street Fair Visit ATE’s stall at the Highworth Street Fair to learn more about and support our projects, and to take part in our fun Game. 9th May: 11am - 3pm, Ramsbury Street Fair Visit ATE’s stall at the Ramsbury Street Fair to...
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!