In January 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Kerissa Nelson delivered a training workshop to promote awareness of effective employment strategies for youth at risk in Jamaica.
Alumni
A journey from children’s literature to Caribbean leadership
Resa Noel McBarnett reflects on her career, from Permanent Secretary to Head of Site for the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus and experiences as a women leader.
Promoting social inclusion through Special Olympics Unified Sports (SOUS) in Kenya
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Stephen Ojwang delivered a training workshop to promote Special Olympics Unified Sports (SOUS) for students with disabilities in Kenya.
Delivered on 3 December, the workshop marked World Disability Day, which promotes the rights and well-being pf persons with disabilities globally.
Expanding access to legal education for Pacific communities
Dr Mele Tupou Vaitohi shares her work enhancing access to legal education for Pacific communities and ensuring the law is a tool for equity and justice.
Advancing public health through community engagement
Professor Rachel Johanna Freeman shares her passion for bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and public service through her community engagement leadership at the University of Namibia.
Promoting dignity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Azenath Okemwa delivered a training workshop for community members in Kisii county, Kenya to raise awareness of the challenges faced by gender and sexual minorities and promote LGBTQ+ rights.
Engaging young people in environmental conservation in Ghana
On 2 November, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Albert Banunle organised an activity to raise awareness on the effects of climate change in Ghana and foster youth-led ideas and approaches to support environmental and sustainable development.
Strengthening inclusive education for children with disabilities in Nigeria
Between 21-22 November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Ifeoma Lilian Nwakama delivered a two-day workshop to promote access to education for children with disabilities and discuss national legislations on the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.
Promoting political rights for People with Disability in Nigeria
In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Afeez Shittu delivered two workshops for high school students on disability rights and political participation for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Protecting Mount Elgon: community-led disaster preparedness in a changing climate
Jimmy Asiku highlights the importance of coordinating local and international stakeholders to build disaster preparedness at the community level in Mount Elgon, Uganda.
