by admin | Jan 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
I spent 2 weeks in Lawra in mid-January – my 6th visit to Lawra. My focus was to lead the training of the ATE staff, 23 consultants and 55 of the small businesses (SBO’s) that ATE has granted, mentors and trains. The objective was to make them profitable enough...
by admin | Jan 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
A long distance bus journey in Ghana is an insight into the resourcefulness of the Ghanaian people and also the limitations of their bureaucratic systems. First up are the frustrations of buying a bus ticket from Accra to Lawra (a 14 hour overnight trip): you must...
by admin | Jan 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
We have thoroughly enjoyed the past few months of being lucky enough to have a “pop-up” office space at no. 7 The Square, Ramsbury. Recognising that so much of the charity’s achievements would not be possible without the loyal and dedicated support...
by admin | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
From ATE’s head office in Ramsbury to the Lawra District in Ghana where we deliver our programmes, it is 2,800 miles as the crow flies. That’s a long way but we’d like you to help us reach it and fundraise as you go! For 2017, we have decided to set...
by admin | Dec 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends of ATE, At this magical time of the year, I reflect on our recent achievements with immense pride, renewed determination and joy. We have so much to celebrate. It has been another incredible year for ATE, a year of very hard work, of sweat, tears, and...
by admin | Dec 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Back in November 2016 we carried out a baseline analysis report for our new school feeding project in Gombele Junior High School. The findings featured in this report are a stark reminder of the reason why we began this journey; to reduce poverty and improve the life...
