Alumni impact

Ahead of COP30, Chevening alumna Maria Esteli Jarquin had the opportunity to share her work championing biodiversity and conservation efforts in Costa Rica with the Prince of Wales.

Chevening alumni are helping to keep Georgia’s Bakuriani region beautiful. Supported by the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund, they launched EcoFest 2024 to tackle the litter left by thousands of winter tourists.

Chevening scholar Manuel Alderete is helping Argentina lead a fair and sustainable energy transition. With global knowledge and a passion for critical minerals, he’s using the law to protect both people and the planet.

‘I believe that knowledge holds its greatest value and ability to uplift others when it is shared. Retaining it without passing it on feels like an incomplete use of its potential.’ 

When Chevening alumna Dr Zyneelia Husain shared a message about the Asia Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon, she didn’t know she was about to spark a collaboration that would cross borders and change lives. 

Chevening alumnus Mahmud Abdullahi shares how studying in the UK has helped him to improve health systems for people with disabilities.

Chevening scholar Levan Pavlenishvili is using the skills and networks he gained in the UK to transform education and public policy in Georgia. We find out more.

Amanda Sadalla began her Chevening journey lying on a friend’s sofa, talking about the future. ‘For me, it was an exercise in dreaming’ she says. Amanda's dream is now improving the lives of thousands. We find out more.

Read how Chevening Fellow Predrag Puharic used his UK experience to launch his country’s first Cyber Security Excellence Centre.

The project has resulted in new alliances and a drive for collective action, with several participants already developing joint initiatives inspired by their conversations.  

At nearly 40 years old, Anelize Lenzi Ruas de Almeida she was worried that age might exclude her from scholarship opportunities abroad until she discovered that Chevening has no upper age limit. She's now making an impact in the highest levels of government.

Viktoriia Neiman’s career is dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact that a global network, world-class education, and determination can have. We find out more.

‘This is proof that when young women show up and participate in community development, they can lead... Women have a place at the table, and we must claim it.’ 

The project has resulted in new alliances and a drive for collective action, with several participants already developing joint initiatives inspired by their conversations.  

By aligning the project’s strategies with local customs and concerns, the team gained the trust and active participation of community members, fostering an environment that encouraged learning and change.  

‘I believe that knowledge holds its greatest value and ability to uplift others when it is shared. Retaining it without passing it on feels like an incomplete use of its potential.’ 

For Chevening scholar Sibabalwe ‘Bea’ Mama, a South African physiotherapist studying for an MSc in Global Health Policy, the Chevening experience, was a turning point in her journey to becoming a better advocate for patients in rehabilitative care.

Amanda Sadalla began her Chevening journey lying on a friend’s sofa, talking about the future. ‘For me, it was an exercise in dreaming’ she says. Amanda's dream is now improving the lives of thousands. We find out more.