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.
Development Impact Stories
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.
Communicating impact for development projects in Malawi
Madalitso Mlava Mbendera shares her insights on the importance of communications and media to the United Nations Development Programme’s work in Malawi
Advocating for change to support victims of gender-based violence in South Africa
Lee-Anne Germanos discusses her work raising awareness of the prevalence and causes of GBVF in South Africa.
Empowering local decision-making and climate interventions in Kenya
Elijah Odundo explains the important role of county governments in delivering climate change adaptation strategies in Kenya.
Shielding communities from animal disease in climate risk areas of Kenya
Tabitha Njeri Ndung’u highlights the importance of disease surveillance to protect animal health against the impact of climate change.
Uncovering renewable energy sources in Uganda’s Lake Victoria
Dan Egesa shares how his research into biomass is contributing to clean and renewable energy production in Uganda.
Creating inclusive mental health support for LGBT+ people in Nigeria
Olakunle Oginni discusses his research investigating the relationship between sexual minority status and adverse mental and physical health in Nigeria.