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
Delivering low-cost hand sanitiser for communities in Zambia
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
Nicola Rule discusses the importance of supporting sub-national governments in climate change planning.
Transforming the child protection landscape in Trinidad and Tobago
Christal Chapman reflects on her work promoting and protecting child rights in Trinidad and Tobago.
Putting ESG at the heart of sustainable investment
Abbas Agbaje highlights the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in promoting ethical and sustainable approaches in the business sector in Nigeria.
Strengthening finance in the Caribbean
Suzette Lewis shares her work supporting good governance and financial regulation in the Caribbean.
Promoting the role women can play in peacebuilding
Patience Ikpeh discusses the impact of conflict situations on women and girls and the importance of including them in the peacebuilding process.
Creating sustainable energy for refugee villages
Dr Tanvir Ahmad highlights the impact of reliable, sustainable and clean energy access in remote communities in Pakistan.
Raising awareness and supporting the mental health of the LGBT+ community in India
Dhritiman Ray discusses his work on spreading mental health awareness and providing counselling services to marginalised groups in India.
Supporting women and girls against violence in Ghana
Adoma Afful-Kwaw discusses her work in implementing a community-intervention project to reduce gender-based violence and improve girls’ access to education in Ghana.
Delivering stronger financial regulation in the Caribbean
Louisianne Josiah-Roberts explains her role ensuring that financial service providers across the Caribbean are compliant with laws relating to anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing.
