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

Promoting beekeeping to tackle climate-induced agricultural challenges in India
by Evangeline Arethwala | Feb 5, 2024 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
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
by Kirsty Scott | Jan 31, 2024 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Joseph Mwaka highlights his work strengthening agricultural systems for smallholder farmers through collective action.

Building resilient infrastructures in climate vulnerable communities in India
by Evangeline Arethwala | Jan 25, 2024 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Nabaghan Ojha discusses his work supporting a national social protection scheme by introducing climate-resilient interventions in India

Leading the fight against infectious diseases
by Kirsty Scott | Jan 24, 2024 | Strengthening health systems and capacity
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
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.