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Rotary organise concert fundraiser for ATE – featuring Pegasus Brass
On Saturday evening, Luke attended a concert organised by the North Swindon Rotary club at St Michaels Church in Highworth, to raise money for ATE. Pegasus Brass Band, Swindon School of Brass, and a selection of soloists were tasked with entertaining an 80+ strong...
A message to all donors from Lucy, aged 13
'I thank you for helping me and my family, I thank you for helping me in school, I think you for buying me a uniform, I thank you for giving me a bicycle, I thank you for giving a me food in our school, Last year I went to school hungry, but now you have stopped me...
Newbury Soroptimist’s Support ATE
CHILDREN in a poverty-stricken community in Ghana were left "smiling with delight" following the donation of handmade dresses, crafted from pillowcases by Newbury and District Soroptimists recently. The group donated 50 of the dresses to children in Lawra, upper-west...
Susan’s Visit to Lawra
Recently returned from a visit to Lawra in North West Ghana.. my first since becoming a Trustee just over a year ago. What an experience…challenging in many ways, but very interesting and inspiring to see ATE’s work on the ground. So what did we do? On the education...
A Personal Letter from Sarah Gardner
Dear Friends of ATE, On Saturday morning at 5.30am, tired from a 40 hour journey to Heathrow, I returned from Lawra. It was freezing cold (it had been 38C in Ghana and was snowing in London), my feet were rather dirty, I was dying for my bed, and I was feeling...
Funds needed more than ever as Ramsbury charity extends Ghana feeding programme
We are extremely excited to announce that from January 2015, ATE is expanding to feed a second school. Thank you so much to everybody who is supporting ATE. We wouldn't be able to do this without you. We are changing the lives, enabling children like Lucy and Nancy to...
SNAP Christmas Party
Yesterday, at the December workshop, our SNAP group celebrated Christmas together. Seeing these incredible families dancing, singing and enjoying life is absolutely wonderful. Through our advocacy and support program, stigma is dramatically reduced, children are...
Recruitment of Assistant to the Chief Executive
Recruitment of Assistant to the Chief Executive ATE is a young, dynamic charity which is making a significant impact in Lawra, Ghana. As a result of considerable growth, we are looking for an Assistant to the Chief Executive. This is a 14 hour per week role which will...
ATE Christmas Quiz
A-Z of Fundraising Ideas
Thinking of fundraising for ATE??? Here at ATE, we have come up with a list of fundraising ideas for people to use to help us raise money to support and develop our projects in Lawra! Click on this link for some ideas to get you started 'A-Z Fundraising Ideas'
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!