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
Supporting sustainable education in Maldives and small island states
Aminath Shiyama’s work in the Maldives is helping to ensure that education is meeting the unique needs of small island states.
Connecting communities to give young people in Nigeria a voice
Deborah Adesina shares the importance of community and stakeholder engagement in raising awareness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Pioneering the pathways for palliative care in Kenya
Zipporah Ali shares her motivations for and experiences of raising awareness about hospice and palliative care in Kenya.
Dismantling corruption and advocating for women and children in Uganda
Monica Kirya discusses her work in tackling corruption and its impact on women and girls in Uganda.
Communicating impact for development projects in Malawi
Madalitso Mlava Mbendera shares her insights on the importance of communications and media to the United Nations Development Programme’s work in Malawi
Advocating for change to support victims of gender-based violence in South Africa
Lee-Anne Germanos discusses her work raising awareness of the prevalence and causes of GBVF in South Africa.
Empowering local decision-making and climate interventions in Kenya
Elijah Odundo explains the important role of county governments in delivering climate change adaptation strategies in Kenya.
Shielding communities from animal disease in climate risk areas of Kenya
Tabitha Njeri Ndung’u highlights the importance of disease surveillance to protect animal health against the impact of climate change.
Uncovering renewable energy sources in Uganda’s Lake Victoria
Dan Egesa shares how his research into biomass is contributing to clean and renewable energy production in Uganda.
Creating inclusive mental health support for LGBT+ people in Nigeria
Olakunle Oginni discusses his research investigating the relationship between sexual minority status and adverse mental and physical health in Nigeria.
