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
![Climate risk and resilience in Bangladesh](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/shutterstock_1788696050.jpg)
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](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_465586604.jpg)
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](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_1978741322.jpg)
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](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_2239366315-1-scaled-e1706206644766-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_2264227009-scaled-e1704967339600-1080x379.jpg)
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](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_785800006-1000x675.jpg)
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](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Locally-produced-and-Packaged-Seeds--1080x675.jpeg)
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.
![Delivering low-cost hand sanitiser for communities in Zambia](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_1677954709-1080x675.jpg)
Delivering low-cost hand sanitiser for communities in Zambia
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 11, 2023 | Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
Zangini Nakazwe shares how she spearheaded a successful project to produce low-cost hand sanitiser to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in Zambia.
![Developing climate change action in Africa](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_2296864083-e1706725192619.jpg)
Developing climate change action in Africa
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 9, 2023 | Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Nicola Rule discusses the importance of supporting sub-national governments in climate change planning.
![Transforming the child protection landscape in Trinidad and Tobago](https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_559451713-e1705651423368-1080x675.jpg)
Transforming the child protection landscape in Trinidad and Tobago
by Kirsty Scott | Aug 9, 2023 | Strengthening global peace, security and governance
Christal Chapman reflects on her work promoting and protecting child rights in Trinidad and Tobago.