Global Programs and Partnerships (GPB)

In Indonesia, where only one in four people with a disability aged over 15 have a bank account, financial inclusion is a national aspiration.

In Kiribati, which is only 2 metres above sea level, sandbags along the shoreline aren’t the only line of defence against the impacts of climate change.

While studying Rebecca learnt about opportunities to study abroad through the New Colombo Plan (NCP). 

When devastating floods swept through his village in the Middle Jubba region of Somalia, 15 -year-old Yusuf’s dream of becoming a maths teacher was shattered.

We are very excited to announce our NCP Alumni Representatives for 2026 who will represent the NCP at their respective universities

2026 Indonesia Scholar and Australian National University Bachelor of International Security Studies student Lily Kelsey has been selected as the 2026 New Colombo Plan Language Fellow. 

In the semi-arid landscapes of Makueni County, Kenya, one woman’s quest to counter the devastating impacts of climate change has earnt her a place as a respected community leader.

For Ethiopian coffee and vegetable farmer, Worknesh, the risk of malnutrition among her children is a daily battle in the lean seasons.

In Mozambique, Bougainville and Vanuatu, the humble chook is proving to be a triumph in locally-led development.