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The 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist has been announced.
An international judging panel selected the 25 writers from almost 8,000 total entries.
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H.E. Winnie Anna Kiap CBE appointed Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation
Her Excellency brings extensive leadership and governance experience to the role.
The future of the Commonwealth and the new Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Secretary-General responds to questions from civil society.
adda stories
The Commonwealth Foundation's online literary magazine of new writing is known as adda. Read fiction, non-fiction and poetry from across the globe.
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Grants streams
Find out how we support people’s engagement in democracy and development through our grant streams.
Critical Conversations
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Where we work
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Commonwealth Charter
View the Commonwealth Charter: the document of the values and aspirations which unite the Commonwealth and guide our work.
