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.
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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).
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.
Supporting sustainable fisheries and food security in Kenya
Between 10-11 November, Commonwealth Alumnus Zachary Oreko Winam delivered a workshop to strengthen BMUs and community engagement at Achich Beach Management Unit Hall, Homa Bay Town Sub-County, Homabay County.
Breaking the cycle: tackling menstrual barriers for Ugandan girls
On 5-6 November 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Peace Patricia Aanyu convened communities in Hoima and Kikuube District, Uganda, for a two-day workshop exploring menstrual health awareness for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).
Engaging youth to drive development positive action in India
Between August 2024 to February 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Monika Gupta delivered three activities to promote the role of youth activism in driving positive change and progress in India.
Promoting awareness on inclusive health care for health service providers in Nigeria
In September 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Charles Chukwuemeka Okolie delivered a training workshop for healthcare service providers in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria to raise awareness of inclusive healthcare services and improve access to healthcare for gender and sexual minority individuals.
