In September 2023, Commonwealth Alumnus Benson Mwangi Njongoro delivered a workshop in Nairobi to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women during and post-imprisonment, and improve their access to existing services and reintegration programmes.  The workshop highlighted the gender-sensitive needs of women offenders and addressed the barriers and stigma they face.
In February 2024, the Solomon Islands Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni Associations (SICSAA) delivered a two-day STEM Awareness Basic ICT and Digital Skills Workshop at Kulu Community High School, North East Guadalcanal. The workshop aimed to address digital literacy in disadvantaged rural communities. The activity was organised by Commonwealth Scholar Martiza Nanau and supported by fellow Commonwealth Alumni from the Solomon Islands.
In October 2023, Commonwealth Alumnus Sarah Rachael Akello delivered a radio talk show and community-focused workshop to promote gender equality, raise awareness about diverse gender identities and associated challenges , and advocate for the provision of equal opportunities at the household and community level, and in schools and workplaces in Kaberemaido district, Uganda. Â
Between 18-22 March 2024, the British Council, on behalf of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC), hosted the fourth annual global conference for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni, Interchange24. The five-day programme featured a mix of roundtable...
On 21 March, recently returned Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars from Kenya gathered in Nairobi to share their experiences studying in the UK and meet Commonwealth Alumni. As part of the event, representatives of the Commonwealth Scholarship Alumni Association Kenya...
On 16 March, the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Alumni Association of Uganda (CSFAAU) hosted a panel discussion on, ‘Investing in women to accelerate progress’, to mark Commonwealth Day and the broader Commonwealth theme of ‘One resilient common future’....
On 16 March, the Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (ACSF) in India celebrated the founding of the association with a panel discussion on, ‘Global Prosperity - the three pillars of sustainable development – social, economic, and environmental’. Alongside...
On 2 February 2024, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Sri Lanka gathered in Colombo to share their experiences studying in the UK and meet Commonwealth Alumni. The event featured an informative panel discussion comprised of the five recently returned...
On 26 February, the British High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, hosted a welcome home reception for recently returned Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, opened the event with a warm welcome and congratulations to...
On 15 February, the British High Commission in Uganda hosted a welcome home reception for recently returned Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars. British High Commissioner Kate Airey opened the event with congratulations to returning scholars on having completed their...
