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The Commonwealth Foundation blog shares knowledge, experiences, and expertise.
Seasonal message from the Director-General
I write to you at the close of a challenging year for our Commonwealth and our broader family of nations. Conflict and division feel ...
Perfecting your story: tips for crafting your prize submission
We’re grateful to poet, short story writer and academic Funso Aiyejina for inspiring this article. Funso leaves a powerful legacy of ...
Introducing our Civil Society Advisory Governors (2023-2025)
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our Civil Society Advisory Governors from each region of the Commonwealth.
Statement from the Chair of the Board on the occasion of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth
Dato’ Sudha Devi K.R. Vasudevan extends our sincerest congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III.
Wild Speculations on the Nature of Festivity and the Practice of Friendship
The morning I left home for an island off the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, the sky was crystal clear. I remember the light ...
Recovering and rebuilding after Covid-19
The world is emerging—slowly but surely—from the Covid-19 pandemic. In November 2020, the Commonwealth Foundation launched a Special ...
Introducing Commonwealth Foundation Creatives
Commonwealth Writers was first founded in 2011 as an initiative to inspire, develop and connect writers. Since then, our community has grown.
Seasonal message from the Director-General
The festive season is a time to pause and reflect on our changing world.
Climate Reparations: What Must COP27 Deliver?
Extreme weather events are destroying small island infrastructure, upending local livelihoods, and overwhelming public finances.
Message on the passing of former Commonwealth Foundation Director, Dr Humayun Khan
The Commonwealth Foundation was saddened to learn of the death of Dr Humayun Khan, who served as Director from 1993 to 2000.
