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‘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.’ 

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. 

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

AI is evolving faster than ever. We spoke with Kanishka Kumar, Chevening alumnus and AI professional, who shared five key lessons for building a meaningful, future-ready career.

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

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.  

What does it take to be successful in today's fast-changing world? Discover five essential skills that can help you grow, adapt, and make an impact anywhere in the world.

‘Thanks to CAPF, we were able to bring people together around a shared cause. EcoFest reminded everyone that environmental protection can be joyful, communal and deeply meaningful.’ 

In Hargeisa, Somaliland, a Chevening Alumni Project Fund initiative is transforming mental health support for crisis-affected and displaced communities through research, training, and advocacy, pioneering Somaliland’s first comprehensive mental health study and driving national integration of psychosocial services.

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.