Taking action to eliminate gender-based violence in Thailand: a Chevener’s story
Busayapa Srisompong is an inspiring Chevening Alumna who founded SHero Thailand, an organisation dedicated to eradicating domestic violence in the country.
News and blogs
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.
Leaving conflict and finding community with Chevening in the 1990s
Dr Mina Brajovic is the Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office in Montenegro. She became a Chevening Scholar in 1999, studying Law at the University of Cambridge at a time when her country was recovering from conflict. Almost 25 years on, Mina reflects on how her aspirations for building a better world have changed over time, as well as the key learnings that have stayed with her from her Chevening year.
Introducing the climate warrior: Anote Tong’s journey
In September 2004, President Anote Tong of Kiribati made history at the United Nations General Assembly by highlighting the urgent need for action on climate change, sparking a global movement for climate justice and earning him the title of 'climate warrior.'
How to deal with reverse culture shock after your Chevening year
After returning home from your Chevening year, you might experience something known as 'reverse culture shock'. We've asked our seasoned alumni for advice for any new Chevening Alumni entering this new stage of their journey.
Where could a Chevening Scholarship take you?
Chevening Alumnus Hasan Kilani is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa region. He shares how a Chevening Scholarship helped to boost his career.
Chevening Alumna paves the way for women in diplomacy
Twenty years after her Chevening Scholarship, Jerusa Ali works as Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. She shares her Chevening story and her advice for new Chevening Alumni.
The first 5 things to do when you return home from your Chevening year
Congratulations on completing your Chevening Award! It's now time to begin the next stage of your journey as Chevening Alumni. But what should you do first when you return home?
Supporting the LGBT+ community in Myanmar: One Chevening Alum’s journey
Chevening Alumnus Dr Henry Za Lal Lian is working with UNICEF to prevent HIV in adolescents and young people. We hear his story.
Chevening Alumni Alliance Networks
As Chevening Alumni, you gain exclusive access to a range of networks of like-minded professionals. Explore Chevening Alumni Alliance's Thematic Networks below to find your group.
From Chevening Scholar to Director General: how Hammad Naqi Khan climbed the ranks of WWF-Pakistan
After joining WWF-Pakistan in 1997 as a Senior Environmental Officer, Chevener Hammad Naqi Khan climbed its career ladder to become Director General. We find out how he got to the top.
