The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
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.
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.
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.
With a dedicated app, Chevening alumna Heela Yoon is helping refugees and other young people who have experienced trauma to rebuild their lives.
Irma Matoshvili describes herself as ‘a people person.’ Growing up in rural Georgia, she learned that ‘hospitality is valued more than bravery, this is how we were raised.’ That belief in people shaped her ambitions to study in the UK, not only to strengthen her own career in business management, but to help other women to succeed too.
Chevening scholar Rithiya Sreu is bringing technology to the heart of Cambodia’s media sector, supporting broadcasters, startups, and governments to keep up to date with the latest trends and strategies. We find out more.
With support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), Chevening alumni in Peru are using artificial intelligence to inspire young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We find out more.
Thinking of applying for a Chevening Scholarship? Find out how Chevening alumna Elizabeth Pam turned her ideas into impact after completing her master’s in the UK.
