Development impact stories
Read in further detail how Commonwealth Alumni have made an impact within their organisations and communities, and across nations and internationally, as described in the articles below
Improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and youth
Dr Jacqueline N Fonkwo discusses her work in designing and implementing health strategies for adolescent and youth.
Exploring high-risk feminism and conflict in Latin America
Dr Julia Zulver highlights her work on women’s mobilisation movements in conflict situations in Latin America.
Preparing communities to cope with disasters and emergencies in Uganda
Mary Hellen Akol shares her work on strengthening community efforts for disaster and emergency preparedness in Uganda
Using research and community engagement to save coral reefs in the Caribbean islands
Stephen Nimrod highlights his work with local communities to protect coral reefs and marine life in Grenada and the wider Caribbean region.
Promoting beekeeping to tackle climate-induced agricultural challenges in India
Dhanshree Chavan explains the benefits of beekeeping for the environment and for supporting small holder farmers in climate-affected regions in India
Promoting collective action to empower refugees and farmers in Uganda
Joseph Mwaka highlights his work strengthening agricultural systems for smallholder farmers through collective action.
Building resilient infrastructures in climate vulnerable communities in India
Nabaghan Ojha discusses his work supporting a national social protection scheme by introducing climate-resilient interventions in India
Leading the fight against infectious diseases
Dr Gloria Ansa highlights the importance of public health teams in tackling infectious diseases.
The role of business development in HIV intervention programmes in Uganda
Minsi Monja discusses his work as a business development expert to strengthen HIV programmes for vulnerable population in Uganda.
Indigenous hip-hop as a platform to create change
Jaspher Ewany shares how indigenous hip-hop can be used as a communication tool to lead change at the community level.
