In February Sarah Gardner updated us on the work that ATE are doing to help fight poverty in Lawra, Upper West Ghana. Since Sarah’s last visit to us they have continued and grown in what they have achieved by changing the lives of children and adults living in the poorest parts of Ghana. Through the provision of free school meals for the children, support for small businesses and care for children living with a disability.
Educate – Many children in Lawra spend their days searching for food, ATE is relieving hunger, encouraging more children into education and enabling them to learn to the very best of their ability. Through the provision of free school meals, clean water and health insurance. Attendance at supported schools has risen to an amazing 96%. Educating the children will enable them to become enterprising adults, with a chance to fight their way out of poverty.
Special Needs Awareness Programme – SNAP works to improve the lives of the families of children living with special needs. Through raising awareness, providing basic healthcare and education, and giving regular support to this vulnerable group. By ensuring they have health insurance, advocate for their right to education and allowing them to play.
Small businesses – Many people have skills, enthusiasm and the ability to make money, but no funds to start up. ATE is working with people who have ideas, motivation and just need a little help to get started. After providing business training, funds are donated to provide start-up equipment. Support, mentoring and monitoring ensures that every business has the very best chance of success.