A Chevening Scholar’s journey at the 2024 Orientation — where global leadership began and her lens captured a story later featured on the ExCeL London website
From Luanda to London: Sofonie Dala’s Defining Moment at ExCeL Chevening Orientation 2024 at ExCeL London On 23 November 2024 , Sofonie Dala walked through the Prince Regent Entrance of ExCeL London with a quiet sense of awe. Set along the shimmering waters of the Royal Victoria Dock, the vast glass façade of the venue reflected both the London skyline and the dreams of hundreds of scholars gathering inside. It was more than an event — it was the official beginning of her Chevening journey in the United Kingdom. Inside the ICC Capital Hall, the energy was electric. Scholars from across the world greeted one another for the first time — future policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers united by one scholarship and one shared commitment to leadership. For Sofonie, representing Angola, the moment carried deep meaning: years of dedication in energy, sustainability, and community leadership had led her to this global stage. The morning unfolded in the...
