On Monday 12 December, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø 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 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø development theme of Strengthening resilience and response to crises.
Deborah Adesina shares the importance of community and stakeholder engagement in raising awareness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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’.
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Development in Action webinar series aims to highlight the work and research of Commonwealth Alumni across a range of development impact areas.
Zipporah Ali shares her motivations for and experiences of raising awareness about hospice and palliative care in Kenya.
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.
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.
We are very pleased to share our latest case study, featuring Phionah Kanyorobe, a Commonwealth Alumnus whose developmental work cuts across three ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Development Themes: Strengthening global peace, security and governance; Access, inclusion and opportunity; and Promoting global prosperity.
Monica Kirya discusses her work in tackling corruption and its impact on women and girls in Uganda.
Madalitso Mlava Mbendera shares her insights on the importance of communications and media to the United Nations Development Programme’s work in Malawi