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 COVID catalyst: reshaping mental health care in the Caribbean
Jo-Nelle Matara Walsh shares her journey advocating for mental health awareness and services in Antigua and Barbuda.
The role of earthquake engineering in hydropower projects in Pakistan
Waseem Akhtar highlights the multiple benefits of dams and hydropower projects in generating renewable energy and providing water storage capacity to combat severe flooding.
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.
Strengthening conservation practices in Ghana
Dr Enoch Gyamfi-Ampadu discusses the role of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) technology such as remote sensing in protecting and conserving forest resources in Ghana.
Gender equality at the centre of policy in Africa
Lucia Makamure discusses her research decolonising existing knowledge on sovereign debt to resolve the debt crisis in Africa.
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
Promoting African cultural heritage conservation and management
Dr Susan O Keitumetse discusses her work in promoting African cultural heritage by highlighting the traditional roles and identities of indigenous communities towards sustainable conservation of both cultural and natural heritage sites in Botswana.
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
