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“The baton is now in my hands” – An Interview with Kaamil Issahaku
“My favourite part is us enabling underprivileged children to access education and healthcare - and you see them smile. Many times I sit at home and think about it, and say ‘wow, this is amazing’.” Kaamil Issahaku, Lawra Manager Kaamil Issahaku turned down a plum job...
An Interview with Sir John Sawers
During a successful career as a diplomat, head of MI6 and permanent British representative at the UN, Sir John Sawers travelled the world. Today, as a long-standing ambassador for Action Through Enterprise Ghana, he knows good international development when he sees...
ATE Voice Heard Across Parliament
“Innovative and entrepreneurial ATE promotes sustainable solutions.” Lord Paul Boateng It’s been a busy few months getting our message out to Parliamentarians. As a result of tremendous support from Lord Ian Austin, we’ve had productive meetings with some...
Opportunity for a Project Support Volunteer
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic volunteer with an interest in international development to help us with a discrete and important piece of project work. The role includes analysing surveys and data collected from beneficiaries of our programmes in Ghana,...
SENDING GIRLS TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – A project of hope
With your support, Action Through Enterprise is enabling 29 young women to attend Senior High School - all the first in their family to do so - including two girls we've been working with in our SNAP disability programme. We are so proud of everything they have...
Action Through Enterprise – thanks and welcome!
“Our strength is our people, and our current team is really, really strong. My biggest achievement has been putting that group together.” Charles Gardner, ATE Chair of Trustees 2012–2023 From small beginnings to the successful charity we are today – and looking...
A visit from the British High Commission 🇬🇭
We were delighted to welcome a delegation from the British High Commission in Ghana to our Inclusion Centre in Lawra this Tuesday. Paul Edwards, the Northern Ghana Attaché, Abraham Agoni, Political Officer for Northern Ghana, and Hamdalatu Yahaya, Administrative...
International Women’s Day – Getting Girls into School
“Your help has infused us with boldness and courage...” The Biro Girls One March day in 2021, seven girls from Biro Junior High school packed their newly-purchased chop boxes (trunks) and set off on a journey they never thought they’d make – to Senior High...
School Attendance Triples at New Hub
“My best moment was how happy the children were when they were told to go for lunch. The smiles were heart-warming. I felt it a dream but it was a reality.” Charity Kyekpo, Hub Manager – Kalsagri Early morning, Tuesday 10th January 2023, and Action...
Our Next Ten Years – By the ATE team
Our first ten years have achieved so much – now Action Through Enterprise is ready for an ambitious new phase of growth. The first good news is that we are two years ahead of schedule with our plan to ensure that everyone in the district of Lawra can access our...
Today mums, dads, grandparents and disabled children gathered under the mango trees in Basebele for a historic moment – the first ever meeting of our newest SNAP group. In a place where disability can be seen as a curse, the fantastic turn out – 23 children and 65 adults – was a real statement of how life can change for the better.
This is our 9th SNAP Group. We reach nearly 900 people each month, making a profound difference to the lives of disabled children and their families.
“As a grandmother caring for my granddaughter, I worry a lot about her future. Today I feel very happy seeing this program come to Basebele. I hope it will help her develop her abilities and live a confident and happy life.” Helen (in the top picture)
Read all about it here: ateghana.org/new-snap-disability-group-launches-in-basebele-im-hopeful-my-child-will-learn-grow-a...
Inclusion!
Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there 💪🏾
We're so proud to celebrate a fantastic new generation of young women who are attending Senior High School. They demonstrate resilience and strength every, against all odds, and they can change the world!
Read about these inspirational young women here: ateghana.org/international-womens-day-you-are-capable-of-achieving-great-things/
Happy woman’s day Action Through Enterprise - ATE
Happy Independence Day Ghana 🇬🇭
It was an honour to be invited to join the celebrations at the Ghana High Commission in London last night.
The evening was such was a wonderful reminder of the pride, culture and unity that mark this important day, and the vibrant community that strengthens the important connections between Ghana and the UK.
Thank you sincerely to Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson for including us in such a special event.