The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.

The world’s largest and smallest, richest and poorest countries make up the Commonwealth and are home to two billion citizens of all faiths and ethnicities – over half of whom are 25 or under.

Friends of the Commonwealth

Friends of the Commonwealth (Friends) is a group of ordinary people, just like you, unified by a desire to build a fair, pro-active Commonwealth community.

Over time it is intended to encourage its thriving network of friends to share more, learn more and achieve more and to  build support so that more people around the Commonwealth can benefit from a better quality of life.

Friends aims to develop a wider appreciation for the Commonwealth, where its citizens are able to enjoy, understand and utilise the vast opportunities it offers.

A fair Commonwealth

Friends aim to provide the knowledge, skills and opportunity for disadvantaged people around the Commonwealth to help themselves.

A pro-active Commonwealth

Friends support and encourage young people to participate in community projects that strengthen livelihoods and give people a voice in determining their own future.

Friends welcomes the involvement of everyone who has an interest in the work and achievements of the Commonwealth.
 
Together, let’s help build a better Commonwealth !