Home to 2.5 billion people
The Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world's population and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
56 member countries
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific.
Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland KC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Over 80 organisations
Countries are supported by a network of civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.
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Commonwealth Secretariat Support for Hurricane Beryl Relief
Hurricane Beryl, which hit islands in the Caribbean as a Category 4 storm, often intensifying to Category 5 strength, has had a devastating impact. In response, the Commonwealth Secretariat has activated its Rapid Response framework to support the affected member states in the Caribbean.
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Commonwealth Secretariat Support for Hurricane Beryl Relief