Chevening Alumni work to eliminate domestic violence in Bhutan
Gender based violence has never before been explored like this in Bhutan. We speak with Chevening Alumnus Yangchen Dolkar Dorji to find out more.
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.
Chevening’s Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chevening, we are resolute in delivering against our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Read about our support for our diverse community and our priorities for 2023.
‘It was their sacrifice that motivated me’
As the first woman in her family to go to university, Chevening Scholar Christine Coc is helping other Mayan girls follow her lead.
Chevening Alumna leads the way tackling gender-based violence
Chevening Alumna Khongorzul Amarsanaa (Zola) has dedicated her life to eliminating violence against women and children in Mongolia. We speak with her about her achievements to date.
Chevening Scholar works to eliminate lead paint and its harmful effects
Nasser Hassane, Class of 2020, has gone from his Chevening Scholarship to LEEP, an NGO working to eliminate lead paint across the globe, and now to the FCDO in Niger. Discover his work and journey.
Chevening Alumni India fight for gender equality
Chevening Alumni India (CAI) have been running a series of events focused on tackling sexism. We caught up with Deepti Ameta, a member of CAI, to find out more.
Chevening Scholar fights for better public health in Jamaica
Chevening Alumna, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh has recently been nominated as a Global Finalist for the British Council Alumni Awards. Her research into the safety and the impact of pollutants in Jamaica, as well as on informal battery smelting and its damaging effects on children is something we can all learn from.
Chevening Alumnus tackles inequality by improving access to knowledge
Chevening Alumnus and a multinational team of volunteers launch Global Share, an online platform that equips people to improve their employability prospects. We find out more.
What’s it like to be a woman in engineering?
Chevening Alumna Bettina Schreck is an engineer currently working in the Office of Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women at the UN Industrial Development Organization. Here she gives an account of what it’s like being a woman in the engineering sector.
Chevener Impact: Advancing human rights for vulnerable communities
Find out how a degree at Queen Mary, University of London helped Chevening Alum Pareemala Mauree champion the rights of vulnerable people in Mauritius.
