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

The role of business development in HIV intervention programmes in Uganda
by Evangeline Arethwala | Jan 23, 2024 | Strengthening health systems and capacity
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
by Kirsty Scott | Nov 2, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Jaspher Ewany shares how indigenous hip-hop can be used as a communication tool to lead change at the community level.

Leading Environmental Legislation in Sierra Leone
by Kirsty Scott | Oct 26, 2023 | Strengthening global peace, security and governance
Tamba Sangbah demonstrates the important of environmental law and good governance in protecting natural resources in Sierra Leone.

Climate risk and resilience in Bangladesh
by Kirsty Scott | Oct 13, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Asikunnaby shares his how his research contributions to are addressing climate disaster and resilience in Bangladesh.

Strengthening anti-trafficking protocols in the Caribbean
by Evangeline Arethwala | Sep 25, 2023 | Strengthening global peace, security and governance
Cherisse Francis discusses her work in strengthening the judicial system and addressing human rights issues in Belize and the Caribbean.

Creating inclusive action in Zambia through communities and education
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 31, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Ricky Kalaluka highlights the importance of inclusion and community action to tackle climate change in Zambia.

Expanding access to healthcare through telemedicine
by Evangeline Arethwala | Aug 28, 2023 | Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
Dr Iffat Zafar Aga discusses the importance of telemedicine in improving access to healthcare services in remote Pakistan.

Connecting communities across the Commonwealth
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 22, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Ajara Ceesay highlights the importance of improving the resilience of transport infrastructure to cope with a changing climate.

Implementing renewable energy in hard-to-reach communities in Sierra Leone
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 22, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Veronica Koroma discusses the importance of understanding the social risks to hard-to-reach communities in implementing renewable energy projects.

Growing hope for the future: improving sustainable food systems in South Sudan
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 21, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Justin Miteng highlights the importance of developing the seed sector to promote sustainable and adaptive agriculture for food security.