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Message from the Directorate
Vijay Krishnarayan Director-General Many of the challenges we face today are either too big or too small for individual governments to confront. Whether it’s […]
After Cyclone Pam: rebuilding a community multimedia space
When the category five Tropical Cyclone Pam hit on 13 March 2015—packing winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour—people in Vanuatu were in a […]
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Commonwealth Writers was set up in 2012 to inspire and connect writers and storytellers across the world. We believe that well-told stories can help people make sense of events, engage with others and take action to bring about change.
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Browse a library of publications from our knowledge hub, including policy briefs written in collaboration with civil society partners, toolkits, guides and more.
The CPF brings together civil society representatives from around the world to discuss and debate key issues facing Commonwealth people.
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The Foundation offers grants of up to £50,000 in support of innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to strengthen the ability of civic voices to engage with governments.
