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The university-wide Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues fosters cross-disciplinary research and dialogue on critical and emerging global children's issues, with a particular focus on children in adversity and pathways to resilience.

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Collaborating for Ukraine's War-Affected Children
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The Cost of Not Investing in the Next 1000 Days: Implications for Policy and Practice

Joan Lombardi, a senior fellow at the Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children's Issues, co-wrote this paper evaluating the costs and benefits of key strategies to support children's development between the ages of 2 and 5. 

This paper is the second of two in The Lancet's series on early childhood development and the next 1000 days.

The Power of Community Connection for Climate Action

Joan Lombardi, senior fellow at the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues, co-wrote this blog post highlighting the importance of creating spaces for intergenerational conversations to inspire climate action and create collaborative solutions.