Aminath Shiyama’s work in the Maldives is helping to ensure that education is meeting the unique needs of small island states.
Development Impact Stories
Development in Action webinar series: Building Climate Resilience in Small Islands – Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica
On Monday 12 December, the CSC Alumni Team hosted the latest Development in Action webinar on ‘Building Climate Resilience in Small Islands – Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica’ delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Claire Durant. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Strengthening resilience and response to crises.
Connecting communities to give young people in Nigeria a voice
Deborah Adesina shares the importance of community and stakeholder engagement in raising awareness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Promoting blue economy opportunities over the airwaves in Kilifi, Kenya
On 27 October 2022, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Patience Kiyuka delivered a radio talk show on, ‘Blue economy and its opportunity for communities in Kilifi, Kenya’.
Development in Action webinar series: The viability of mandatory rehabilitation in Jamaican prisons
The CSC’s Development in Action webinar series aims to highlight the work and research of Commonwealth Alumni across a range of development impact areas.
Pioneering the pathways for palliative care in Kenya
Zipporah Ali shares her motivations for and experiences of raising awareness about hospice and palliative care in Kenya.
Helping girls achieve their goals through football
On 16-17 July 2022, the Commonwealth of Dominica Scholars Alumni Association (CDCSAA) collaborated with the Dominican Football Association (DFA) to deliver the event, ‘Girls with Goals’, for the National Under 15 (U-15) Girls Football Team. The event aimed to promote equality, diversity and representation of girls in sport.
Increasing societal awareness of visually impaired persons through inclusive sports in Lagos, Nigeria
On 22 September 2022, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Omojeme Esther Adomi delivered an activity designed to promote societal awareness of persons with visual disabilities and change perceptions amongst sighted high school students, using sport as a medium. The activity comprised a sensitisation workshop and a sports event and promotes the 2021/22 ACEF theme, Sport for development.
Empowering Ugandan Citizens to Access Information, Engaging the Youth in Policy Making and Promoting Entrepreneurship
We are very pleased to share our latest case study, featuring Phionah Kanyorobe, a Commonwealth Alumnus whose developmental work cuts across three CSC Development Themes: Strengthening global peace, security and governance; Access, inclusion and opportunity; and Promoting global prosperity.
Dismantling corruption and advocating for women and children in Uganda
Monica Kirya discusses her work in tackling corruption and its impact on women and girls in Uganda.
