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
A journey from children’s literature to Caribbean leadership
In 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Resa Noel McBarnett was appointed Head of Site for the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Launched in 2023, the Global Campus offers online learning for students across the...
Expanding access to legal education for Pacific communities
Dr Mele Tupou Vaitohi shares her work enhancing access to legal education for Pacific communities and ensuring the law is a tool for equity and justice.
Protecting Mount Elgon: community-led disaster preparedness in a changing climate
Jimmy Asiku highlights the importance of coordinating local and international stakeholders to build disaster preparedness at the community level in Mount Elgon, Uganda.
Pioneering rapid genome sequencing for COVID-19 surveillance in the Caribbean
Dr Christine Carrington shares the impact of her pioneering rapid genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in improving the COVID-19 pandemic response and public health decision-making in the Caribbean.
Strengthening local forest governance in Cameroon
Emmanuel Suka discusses his work in policy development and forest management to restore degraded landscapes and build capacity for forest conservation practices in Cameroon.
Implementing the World Bank’s Environment and Social Framework in CARICOM
Chanelle Fingal-Robinson discusses her work as a Social Development expert leading on implementing the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework across the Caribbean.
Leveraging geographic information system (GIS) for climate action in Malawi
Blessings Chiepa discusses how geographical information system (GIS) technology is addressing climate change concerns in Malawi.
Championing human rights in Nigeria through education and legal support
Akebin Imiete Onyighi discusses his career as a passionate human rights defender and the importance of civic education for the protection of human rights.
Delivering digital payment programmes in east Africa
Sibongani Kayola shares her work delivering humanitarian aid on the front line of today’s biggest crises.
Supporting communities threatened by climate change in Namibia
Maria Shimhanda reflects on her contributions building the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in climate threatened landscapes in Namibia.
