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
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.
Empowering the Future: Street Child’s Mission in Afghanistan
Vijay Siddharth Pillai reflects on his work championing girls’ education in Afghanistan.
A focus on radiation therapy in Ghana
Andrew Donkor shares his work improving patient cancer care in Ghana and teaching the next generation of radiation therapists in Africa.
Shaping democratic processes in Africa
Dr Nicole Beardsworth discusses her research contributions in understanding political parties and electoral histories to strengthen democracy in Southern and Eastern Africa.
Developing sustainable long-term management of Malawi’s natural resources
Peter Mmora shares his work developing strategic frameworks to improve natural resource management in Malawi and phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
Propelling the agenda for change in Africa
Julia Negumbo shares her work at UNSECO and how she is contributing to change in her home country of Namibia and across Africa.
Harnessing the power of waste to deliver clean energy in Ghana
Tracy Asamoah shares the potential to turn waste into clean energy in Ghana and the importance of working with communities to achieve change
