The campaign is geared at mobilising support through donations to the Royal Commonwealth Society towards improvement of lives and creating opportunities across the commonwealth – generosity for delivering lasting meaningful change.
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A campaign geared at clearing water bodies worldwide of plastic waste code named the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign is traversing Africa, and is said to have made an impressive 60% cover in Commonwealth countries in the continent.
In Uganda, a significant impact has been created on Lake Victoria, the world’s largest fresh water lake, with a collection of over 15,000 plastic pieces removed.
In Sierra Leone, a series of clean-ups took place alongside cultural exhibitions featuring traditional artefacts such as the Nomoli figure and the Sowei mask, celebrating the country’s rich heritage while promoting environmental stewardship.
One of the most memorable and innovative events occurred in Cameroon, where the campaign partnered with the Cameroonian Association for Community Awareness (ASCOA), a dedicated organization leading the Cameroon Beach Clean-up Day since 2022, thus securing official recognition from the government to designate it as a national event.
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In collaboration with the Royal Commonwealth Society, this year’s clean-up saw the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastic Campaign Incorporated into the Cameroonian national efforts. It is now 27% towards its target of removing one million pieces of plastic from Commonwealth waterways.
On 12 August, the Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) proudly joined global celebrations of International Youth Day, a reminder of the transformative power of young people – who make up 60% of the Commonwealth’s population under the age of 30.
Since 2015, CYGEN has been a driving force for youth-led action on gender equality across the Commonwealth. This year’s celebrations were a powerful reflection of that mission. With support from the Royal Commonwealth Society, which serves as CYGEN’s Secretariat, the network spotlighted inspiring stories from members leading change in their communities.
Newly appointed CYGEN Coordinator, Angellah Manda, emphasised the importance of amplifying young voices: “Our members are proof that when young people are empowered, they reshape societies for the better”, Manda avers.
Thirteen members were showcased across social media, with extended features published on the Royal Commonwealth Society website. Highlights include pieces by Katso Lizarene Ramodia (Botswana), Dr. Hannah Nazri ((Malaysia) and Sanmi-Lawal (Nigeria)
Dr Nazri is a UK-based Malaysian obstetrician and gynaecologist committed to women’s health and reproductive rights. With experience in over 35 countries and leadership roles in global health organisations, she brings together medicine, academia, and advocacy in her work.
His reflections point at tackling plastic pollution through the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign, empowering young voices through the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, building community and celebrating unity at the Commonwealth Day Service, and championing equality at the Secretariat of the Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network.