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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...
From Ghana to Godalming: A Democratic Disease
Covid-19: An International Struggle Covid-19 has affected countless lives in more ways than we realise. Especially those who live in regions less privileged than that of the UK. Imagine how this pandemic must be affecting families in areas such as Lawra in Ghana. How...
Recruitment – SNAP Coordinator
Action Through Enterprise (ATE) is a small, dynamic charity making a significant impact in Lawra Municipal, Upper West Region of Ghana. ATE has a long-term commitment to end poverty in Lawra, leaving no one behind. We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic person to...
New Director of Operations!
We are excited to announce that we have a new Director of Operations in Lawra! As of the 1st January, Gabriel Maanibe now heads the operations of Action Through Enterprise (ATE). With considerable working experience in community development, the nonprofit and NGO...
Happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you all! This year has been extraordinary: challenging, exhausting, heartbreaking, with moments of overwhelming joy. Our work has been more vital than ever, as hunger and poverty spiralled. ATE has been there for the people of Lawra, providing...
Chief Executive trains for Santa Run!
Sarah Gardner, ATE's co-founder and Chief Executive, is in training for our 5km Santa Run on 20th December. 'Having spent Lockdown #1 eating Twirls and drinking Sauvignon blanc, i'm determined that #2 will be better for my health! I've started the Couch to 5k with the...
Recruitment of an Interim Director of Operations
This is a really exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the work of a fantastic small international development charity. Action Through Enterprise (ATE) is a looking for an outstanding candidate to direct and manage our vibrant programmes and...
Celebrating Black History Month – Who was the real Lion King?
You’re likely to be familiar with Disney’s Lion King – the animated film, musical and more recent remake – but take a closer look at the history of African empires and African kings and you will see it parallels a true African legend. The story is very similar to a...
Educational Inequalities in Ghana
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed stark regional, social and economic inequalities in Ghana's educational system. On 16th March, days after Ghana confirmed its first case of coronavirus, President Nana Akufo-Addo announced indefinite closure of all schools to curb...
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!