Pierre Mejlak in Belgium speaks over Skype to Stefanie Seddon in the UK about her winning story ‘Eel’.
Latest Posts from around the Commonwealth

03.02.23
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 Grants Call…
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23.01.23
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.
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18.01.23
Seasonal message from the Director-General
The festive season is a time to pause and reflect on our changing world.
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18.01.23
Climate Reparations: What Must COP27 Deliver?
Extreme weather events are destroying small island infrastructure, upending local livelihoods, and overwhelming public finances.
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10.10.22
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.
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28.09.22
Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Chair and Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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