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We hear from volunteering organisations about the positive impact Cheveners had had in communities and charities across the UK during their scholarship year.

Chevening scholar Maria Angela Maina's work to challenge gender inequality in Kenya has been internationally recognised. We find out more about how a Chevening Scholarship is helping her achieve even greater impact.

Eika Banerjee has a deep passion for teaching people the skills to build resilience and lead happier, healthier lives. After completing a Chevening Fellowship in 2018, Eika founded EIKAM, a nonprofit organisation that sets out to improve people’s quality of life through a holistic approach to wellbeing. 

Chevening scholar Uwakmfon Archibong Nsa’s mission is clear: to build a resilient network of skilled women in Nigeria who not only overcome the barriers they face but also become catalysts for change in their own right. We find out more.

A Chevening alumni initiative in Cần Thơ, Vietnam, is empowering secondary school students with hands-on experience in renewable energy, nurturing future sustainability champions.

In Sri Lanka, fewer than 1% of filmmakers behind the camera are women. This reality means many perspectives remain unseen, but Chevening alumna Lanka Bandaranayake is rewriting that script.

Chevening alumna Samirah Bello has raised millions of dollars to advance women’s inclusion and support smallholder famers across three Africa countries. We find out more about her impact and career after Chevening.

For millions of people in low-income countries, access to quality healthcare remains a challenge. Dr. Samson Oboche Agbo, a Chevening alumnus and public health expert, is working to change that.

For many communities in Botswana, access to essential resources and opportunities remains a challenge. Yet, one woman is changing the narrative. Through her relentless commitment to social entrepreneurship and community development, Chevening alumna Kagiso Madibana is not just talking about change; she's making it happen.