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The People's Forum
The 2024 Commonwealth People's Forum is taking place in Apia, Samoa, from 21-22 October.
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'Our Climate, Our Future'
This competition invited Samoans aged 15 to 18 to enter photographs on the themes of climate action and resilience. View the selection of shortlisted entries.
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Commonwealth Short Story Prize is open for entries
Enter your story before 1 November.
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Grants streams
Find out how we support people’s engagement in democracy and development through our grant streams.
Critical Conversations
Watch previous episodes and register to participate in our flagship online event series.
Where we work
Explore our projects through an interactive world map.
Commonwealth Charter
View the Commonwealth Charter: the document of the values and aspirations which unite the Commonwealth and guide our work.