Chevening Changemaker: Dala’s Sustainability Diarie - From Angola to York, UK

  Total Volunteering Hours: 322 hours (updated)   Congratulations!!! Let’s take a moment to applaud the incredible Sofonie Dala , a proud Chevening Scholar, as she reaches a stunning 207 hours of volunteering in the UK—from October 2024 to May 20, 2025. This milestone isn’t just a number. It’s a living, breathing story of grit, grace, and green growth. Sofonie’s journey began with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) , but quickly expanded into a rich mosaic of action—feeding the homeless, planting trees , building insect hotels , raising awareness, and mentoring others. Each act, no matter how small, was a seed for sustainability. From Nature to Nations: One Volunteer, 17 Global Goals Yes, you read that right— all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are represented in her journey. Whether it was fighting hunger ( SDG 2 ), advancing quality education ( SDG 4 ), promoting gender equality ( SDG 5 ), or supporting life below water ( SDG 14 ) and life on land ( SDG 15 ), Sofon...