Commonwealth Day is an opportunity to promote understanding on
global issues, international co-operation and Commonwealth’s
organisations, which aim to improve the lives of its citizens.
Opportunity through enterprise is everywhere: in small rural
communities, large urban centres, developing or developed
countries, government, business and civil society. This year’s
theme encourages and nurtures imagination for seeking solutions
to global challenges. Innovation, resourcefulness and resilience
are building blocks of our modern Commonwealth. These are at the
heart of our enterprising spirit. Commonwealth Day will be
celebrated across the world, with events organised by schools
and youth groups, governments, intergovernmental and civil
society organisations. The day is also celebrated with a multi-
faith service at Westminster Abbey in London, attended by Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth,
representatives from Commonwealth countries and schoolchildren.
There are competitions for young peopl