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The Commonwealth Foundation blog shares knowledge, experiences, and expertise.
Seasonal message from the Director-General
As this year ends, I want to share my warmest wishes with the people across the Commonwealth, and with our valued member countries, for ...
How to Stop Worrying and Start Loving the Translation of Your Story
Dear writer, you’ve just written a story in a language of your choice. Probably the one you live in. And now it’s going to be […]
Selina Tusitala Marsh appointed the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate
For the first time in its 75-year history, the Commonwealth of Nations has a Poet Laureate.
Razmi Farook appointed as Commonwealth Foundation’s Director-General
As Dr Anne T. Gallagher AO’s second and final term concludes, Razmi Farook will take the helm as ambassador for civil society in the ...
Introducing our Civil Society Advisory Governors (2025-2027)
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our Civil Society Advisory Governors from each region of the Commonwealth.
Publishing tips
These tips were originally shared during a workshop for shortlisted writers in the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Tip 1: Don’t ...
Her Excellency Winnie Anna Kiap CBE appointed Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation
Her Excellency Winnie Kiap brings extensive leadership and governance experience to the role.
The future of the Commonwealth and the next Secretary-General
In September 2024, six weeks before Member States decided who would be their next Secretary-General, the Commonwealth Foundation ...
The future of the Commonwealth and the next Secretary-General
At the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa this October, the Commonwealth will elect its seventh ...
‘Our Climate, Our Future’
Entries for ‘Our Climate, Our Future’ have closed. We will announce the winners at the 2024 Commonwealth People’s Forum in Samoa. ...
