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The Commonwealth Foundation blog shares knowledge, experiences, and expertise.
Tackling youth violence: inclusion for a change
This International Youth Day, we explore three grants projects that are confronting the scourge of youth violence.
Health and disability rights: gathering citizens’ voices
Gathering data directly from affected communities is vital for holding governments to account. We explore two successful case studies.
2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Regional Winners
Chair of the judges, Ghanaian writer and editor Nii Ayikwei Parkes, said ‘I don't believe there is a perfect story; there are great ...
‘Screaming’ by Harley Hern
My old friend Mere stands with me in a lift full of screaming flowers. Her silver cobweb hair brushes my upper arm as she stretches ...
‘Screaming' by Harley Hern
My old friend Mere stands with me in a lift full of screaming flowers. Her silver cobweb hair brushes my upper arm as she stretches ...
‘Granma’s Porch’ by Alexia Tolas
When Babou drop me off at Granma house, I don’t complain. This the first time I sleep on clean sheets in weeks. Plenty perks come with ...
‘Granma's Porch' by Alexia Tolas
When Babou drop me off at Granma house, I don’t complain. This the first time I sleep on clean sheets in weeks. Plenty perks come with ...
‘Death Customs’ by Constantia Soteriou (translated from Greek by Lina Protopapa)
– She’s bound to suffer a lot. – It’s been two hours since it started and it’s still only the beginning. – Is there anyone she ...
There is no movement without media: 12 tips for successful engagement
Engaging the media is a vital component of any advoacy campaign; read our expert's twelve tips for doing it more effectively.
