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A day in the life of Agnes, a kayeye street girl
It’s 4am and dark when Agnes rubs sleep from her eyes and rolls out of bed. She lights a pile of firewood, arranged the night before, and starts preparing pies. Once piping hot, she packs them into a metal container, heaves it onto her head and sets out onto the...
We’re leaving our Ramsbury Office
We are really sad to announce that we are vacating our Ramsbury Office on 1stSeptember 2021. Due to financial pressure, we are simply not able to afford a a UK office at this time. We love having a workspace in the middle of this wonderful community, and being able to...
A head above ground: Alex’s story
“You’ve got to look after yourself. Stick to the surface and don’t go too deep. If you do, it’s not my problem!” At 18, Alex should be studying for his final year exams at Senior High School. Instead, he’s restarting his first year at Junior High School and advising...
The story of ATE in Biro
In 2017, I spent several days riding around Lawra, searching for the next rural community for ATE to begin working in. It was a boiling hot day in November when we came across Biro, a very rural community, an hour from the centre of Lawra, impossible to access by car,...
No Wonder She Gave Up
It is often perceived that the northern part of Ghana is the poorest among all the regions. Hailing from and living in the north, specifically in Lawra in the Upper West, I have found it difficult to accept how the conditions in the north are often described in the...
Recruiting of a Vice Chair of Trustees
Are you looking for a new challenge and to make a difference in the world? We have an exciting opportunity to Join ATE’s Board as Vice Chair of Trustees. Action Through Enterprise (charity number 1149988) was cofounded in 2012 by the Chief Executive in post, and is an...
Recruitment of a Campaigns and Events Intern
We are excited to be recruiting a Campaigns and Events Intern to join our small team for two days per week. The primary focus of the role is supporting with the design, day to day management, and delivery of ATE’s Campaigns for 2021. ATE is a young, dynamic,...
International Women’s Day – #ChooseToChallenge
Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge, and we would like to highlight some of the incredible women that we work with who fight against the status quo and champion gender equality through their actions. In our EducATE programme: Our...
The Power of a Good Book
It's #WorldBookDay! The power of a good book can not be overestimated. You can be transported to faraway lands, learn about fascinating new topics, or see your own thoughts and feelings reflected in the pages. Beautiful pictures, poetic prose, and smooth pages grab...
Recruitment of Hub Manager and Hub Assistant
ATE is a young, dynamic, non-governmental organisation making significant impact to reduce poverty and improve lives in Lawra Municipal, Upper West Region, Ghana. We are looking for two capable, enthusiastic and hardworking people to join our team as an ATE Hub...
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/
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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.