...and cooperating...
The work of the Commonwealth is done through cooperation, at three general levels: Commonwealth governments often work together in international forums to advance causes of particular concern to the association. They also learn from each other through their regular meetings. And, through their Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation (CFTC), they have enabled the skills and training facilities of member countries to be shared across the association. In parallel with these activities of governments, there is the work of some 100 Commonwealth organisations which promote international cooperation in a particular professional, cultural or welfare area.