Alumni Archives - ÌÇÐĹÙÍø The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø awards scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:23:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-Cscuk-Logo-01-1-32x32.png Alumni Archives - ÌÇÐĹÙÍø 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> Supporting sustainable fisheries and food security in Kenya /ssupporting-sustainable-fisheries-and-food-security-in-kenya/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:59:16 +0000 /?p=248533 Between 10-11 November, Commonwealth Alumnus Zachary Oreko Winam delivered a workshop to strengthen BMUs and community engagement at Achich Beach Management Unit Hall, Homa Bay Town Sub-County, Homabay County.

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]]> Breaking the cycle: tackling menstrual barriers for Ugandan girls /breaking-the-cycle-tackling-menstrual-barriers-for-ugandan-girls/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:53:03 +0000 /?p=247969 On 5-6 November 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Peace Patricia Aanyu convened communities in Hoima and Kikuube District, Uganda, for a two-day workshop exploring menstrual health awareness for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).

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]]> Engaging youth to drive development positive action in India /engaging-youth-to-drive-development-positive-action-in-india/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:29:05 +0000 /?p=245907 Between August 2024 to February 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Monika Gupta delivered three activities to promote the role of youth activism in driving positive change and progress in India.

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]]> Promoting awareness on inclusive health care for health service providers in Nigeria /promoting-awareness-on-inclusive-health-care-for-health-service-providers-in-nigeria/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:58:16 +0000 /?p=245898 In September 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Charles Chukwuemeka Okolie delivered a training workshop for healthcare service providers in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria to raise awareness of inclusive healthcare services and improve access to healthcare for gender and sexual minority individuals.

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