Alumni Archives - ÌÇÐĹÙÍø The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø awards scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:17:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 /wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-Cscuk-Logo-01-1-32x32.png Alumni Archives - ÌÇÐĹÙÍø 32 32 Bridging the finance gap for women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda /bridging-the-finance-gap-for-women-and-youth-entrepreneurs-in-antigua-and-barbuda/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:22:53 +0000 /?p=249017 On 18 June 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Edward Dixon brought together women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda for a symposium on access to finance. Held at the University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus, the event connected business owners with key stakeholders to explore practical routes to growth and entrepreneurship opportunities.

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]]> Botswana’s Oodi Weavers’ Tapestry: weaving tradition into the future /botswanas-oodi-weavers-tapestry-weaving-tradition-into-the-future/ Sun, 03 May 2026 10:37:09 +0000 /?p=249029 In October 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Keiphe Setlhatlhanyo launched a six-month, design-led programme to help the Oodi Weavers strengthen their skills, share indigenous knowledge across generations, and adapt their craft for contemporary markets.

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]]> Digital skills for football-led sexual and reproductive health advocacy in Zambia /digital-skills-for-football-led-sexual-and-reproductive-health-advocacy-in-zambia/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:02:25 +0000 /?p=248979 Between 2–3 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Chris Chikwanda brought together grassroots football coaches in Lusaka, Zambia, for a two-day training on digital skills for SRHR advocacy.

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]]> Safer maize storage, stronger harvests in Ghana /safer-maize-storage-stronger-harvests-in-ghana/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:34:40 +0000 /?p=248514 From November 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Barbara Amoah led workshops in Ghana, building awareness and practical skills to improve post-harvest management and promote safer storage solutions.

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]]> Bridging Minds Initiative: an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Cameroon /bridging-minds-initiative-an-intergenerational-mental-health-dialogue-in-cameroon/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:12:01 +0000 /?p=247954 On 14 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Alvine Tetu Akwei led an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together older and younger community members.

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]]> Brain Training: Supporting future entrepreneurs in Bangladesh /brain-training-supporting-future-entrepreneurs-in-bangladesh/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:18:55 +0000 /?p=248475 From December 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Jewel Kumar Roy delivered the Business Blueprint Ideathon, training university students in entrepreneurship and practical skills for the evolving job market.

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]]> Community Resilience and Knowledge: Talanoa on Flood Mitigation in Lawai Village, Fiji /community-resilience-and-knowledge-talanoa-on-flood-mitigation-in-lawai-village-fiji/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:53:54 +0000 /?p=247764 Lawai Village is dealing with the severe consequences of riverbank erosion and flooding. In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Milika Sobey led a Talanoa on flood mitigation for villagers and local authorities.

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]]> Re-igniting the dream: an intergenerational dialogue on women’s rights and empowerment in Grenada /re-igniting-the-dream-an-intergenerational-dialogue-on-womens-rights-and-empowerment-in-grenada/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:31:28 +0000 /?p=248656 On 21 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Elaine Henry-McQueen convened an intergenerational dialogue in St. George’s, Grenada, co-hosted by Senator the Hon. Dr Dessima Williams, diplomat and founder of the Grenada Education and Development Programme (GRENED).

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]]> Boosting climate-smart livestock farming in Nigeria /boosting-climate-smart-livestock-farming-in-nigeria/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:19 +0000 /?p=248988 On 10 January 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Abolaji Ogunjimi delivered a capacity-strengthening workshop aimed at improving the knowledge, skills, and resilience of livestock farmers in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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]]> Empowering Gambian entrepreneurs through business and finance training /empowering-gambian-entrepreneurs-through-business-and-finance-training/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:15:40 +0000 /?p=247961 In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Saikou Jeng delivered business management and financial literacy skills training for local entrepreneurs in Jambanjelly, a peri-urban community in The Gambia.

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