Jimmy Asiku highlights the importance of coordinating local and international stakeholders to build disaster preparedness at the community level in Mount Elgon, Uganda.
Development Impact Stories
Building a common future: The impact of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) represents a vivid and enduring demonstration of the UK’s commitment to the Commonwealth. Within our recently launched impact report, we highlight the influence that Commonwealth Alumni create once they have completed...
Pioneering rapid genome sequencing for COVID-19 surveillance in the Caribbean
Dr Christine Carrington shares the impact of her pioneering rapid genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in improving the COVID-19 pandemic response and public health decision-making in the Caribbean.
Promoting and Extending Healthcare Services to Uganda’s Vulnerable and Rural Communities
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni.  This case study features John Bosco Tumuhairwe, a promoter and researcher of public health for Uganda’s vulnerable and rural population, who...
Championing human rights in Nigeria through education and legal support
Akebin Imiete Onyighi discusses his career as a passionate human rights defender and the importance of civic education for the protection of human rights.
Delivering digital payment programmes in east Africa
Sibongani Kayola shares her work delivering humanitarian aid on the front line of today’s biggest crises.
Supporting communities threatened by climate change in Namibia
Maria Shimhanda reflects on her contributions building the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in climate threatened landscapes in Namibia.
The role of earthquake engineering in hydropower projects in Pakistan
Waseem Akhtar highlights the multiple benefits of dams and hydropower projects in generating renewable energy and providing water storage capacity to combat severe flooding.
Improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and youth
Dr Jacqueline N Fonkwo discusses her work in designing and implementing health strategies for adolescent and youth.
Protecting Livelihoods and Advancing Climate Change Literacy in Rural Uganda, South Africa, and Beyond
The CSC is delighted to present our next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni.  This case study features Sidney Muhangi, a passionate advocate for sustainable development practices and recipient of two Commonwealth...
