Between 2–3 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Chris Chikwanda brought together grassroots football coaches in Lusaka, Zambia, for a two-day training on digital skills for SRHR advocacy.
Alumni Team
Commonwealth Alumni promote scholarship opportunities in Lesotho
In March, the Lesotho Commonwealth Alumni Association (LCAA) delivered an information session on Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships. Held in Maseru, the session aimed to raise awareness of distance learning postgraduate study opportunities offered by UK...
Safer maize storage, stronger harvests in Ghana
From November 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Barbara Amoah led workshops in Ghana, building awareness and practical skills to improve post-harvest management and promote safer storage solutions.
Bridging Minds Initiative: an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Cameroon
On 14 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Alvine Tetu Akwei led an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together older and younger community members.
Brain Training: Supporting future entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
From December 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Jewel Kumar Roy delivered the Business Blueprint Ideathon, training university students in entrepreneurship and practical skills for the evolving job market.
Community Resilience and Knowledge: Talanoa on Flood Mitigation in Lawai Village, Fiji
Lawai Village is dealing with the severe consequences of riverbank erosion and flooding. In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Milika Sobey led a Talanoa on flood mitigation for villagers and local authorities.
Re-igniting the dream: an intergenerational dialogue on women’s rights and empowerment in Grenada
On 21 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Elaine Henry-McQueen convened an intergenerational dialogue in St. George’s, Grenada, co-hosted by Senator the Hon. Dr Dessima Williams, diplomat and founder of the Grenada Education and Development Programme (GRENED).
Interchange26: Exploring Equity, Fair Trade, and Innovation Across the Commonwealth
Between 3–5 February 2026, Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni joined the CSC’s annual global conference, Interchange26, to explore how equity, fair trade, and social enterprise can shape a more inclusive global future. The conference included alumni-led keynotes, panel...
Boosting climate-smart livestock farming in Nigeria
On 10 January 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Abolaji Ogunjimi delivered a capacity-strengthening workshop aimed at improving the knowledge, skills, and resilience of livestock farmers in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Empowering Gambian entrepreneurs through business and finance training
In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Saikou Jeng delivered business management and financial literacy skills training for local entrepreneurs in Jambanjelly, a peri-urban community in The Gambia.
