On 7 December, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) held a summit to mark the 65th anniversary of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. The summit brought together over 170 Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni from...
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Supporting youth enterprise and entrepreneurship in Tanzania
On 15 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Tanzania facilitated a webinar on enterprise and entrepreneurship for young budding entrepreneurs and Commonwealth Alumni. The aims of the webinar were to discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur and the importance of...
Commonwealth Alumni in Zambia discuss the importance of access, inclusion and opportunity
On 6 December, the Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) delivered an event exploring access, inclusion and opportunity. Titled, ‘Measuring the dimensions of the window of opportunity’, the event sought to address key aspects related to access, inclusion...
Findings from the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s 65th Anniversary Commonwealth Alumni Census
Throughout 2024, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is celebrating 65 years of delivering Commonwealth Scholarships to candidates of outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability. In April 2024, to mark its 65th anniversary, Commonwealth...
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.
Improving library resources for Persons with Disabilities in Kenya
On 2 November, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Gilbert Mugeni organised a Library Open Day to promote awareness of the new and improved accessible services available to PWDs at the Communications Authority of Kenya’s Library.
Marking 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships in Malaysia
On 3 December, Commonwealth Alumni in Malaysia gathered for a special event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (ÌÇÐĹÙÍø).  Since 1960, over 600 citizens of Malaysia have been awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship. The event sought...
Amplifying the leadership of Persons With Disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future
To celebrate World Disability Day on 3 December, Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni participated in an expert panel discussion on the topic, ‘Amplifying leadership of Persons With Disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future- possibilities, opportunities and...
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.