On 2 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Abuja, Nigeria, attended a panel discussion on the challenges facing mental healthcare in Nigeria. The panel was comprised of speakers representing the health care sector, including representatives from the UK Foreign,...
Alumni Team
Development in Action webinar series: Stakeholders of terrorism within the Caribbean context
On Thursday 26 October, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Emanuel Patrick Quashie for the Development in Action webinar series. Dr Quashie delivered a webinar on ‘Stakeholders of terrorism within the Caribbean context’. This webinar addressed...
Exploring the challenges and prospects of mental healthcare in Lagos, Nigeria
On 31 October, Commonwealth Alumni in Lagos, Nigeria, attended a panel discussion on the challenges facing mental healthcare in Nigeria. The panel was comprised of speakers representing the health care sector, including representatives from the Lagos State Ministry of...
Development in Action webinar series: Generating energy from agricultural waste in Nigeria: A case of Abakaliki rice mill cluster
On Thursday 21 September, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Scholar Prince Anthony Okoro for the Development in Action webinar series. Prince delivered a presentation on ‘Generating energy from agricultural waste in Nigeria: A case of Abakaliki rice mill...
Promoting Commonwealth Scholarships in Nigeria
On 26 September, Commonwealth Alumni in Abuja participated in an information session on Commonwealth Scholarship opportunities in Nigeria. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Scholarships available in Nigeria, how to apply, and...
Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Dhaka, Bangladesh
On 2 October, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) hosted a seminar in Dhaka on the importance of mental health in daily life. The seminar aimed to promote mental health awareness and support the implementation of wider measures to...
Exploring the connections between well-being, mental health and climate change in Pakistan
On 1 October, Commonwealth Alumni in Islamabad, Pakistan gathered for a networking reception centred around the interconnectedness of well-being, mental health and climate change. The event aimed to inspire Commonwealth Alumni and communities they represent to harness...
Development in Action webinar series: Supporting refugee students’ education and wellbeing in Uganda
In August, the CSC Alumni Team hosted a Development in Action webinar on ‘Supporting refugee students’ education and wellbeing in Uganda’, delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Zaharah Namanda. This webinar will address the CSC development theme of Access, inclusion, and...
Promoting the Role of Youth in Leadership and Governance in South Africa
On 7 September, Commonwealth Alumni took part in a panel discussion on ‘Youth in Leadership and Governance in South Africa’. The event was hosted by the British Council in South Africa and brought together speakers and representatives from the British High Commission...
Promoting higher education opportunities in South Africa
On 8 September, members of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Alumni Association-South Africa (CASFAA-SA) delivered a mentorship and information session to 45 students at the African Leadership Academy (ALA). The academy seeks to transform Africa by...