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About the Initiative

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.

Events

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Mar
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2026

Intergenerational Perspectives on Moral Leadership Workshop Event

In 2026, trust is a rare currency, and traditional institutions are under immense strain. This workshop tackles a pressing question: What does it mean to lead with integrity when the old rules no longer apply?

Breaking down the walls between generations is no longer just a "nice-to-have" social…

Pope Leo greets participants of From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children at the Vatican.

From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children

The Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues serves on the steering committee of From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children, a global initiative aiming to advance coordinated Catholic action to protect children’s rights and protection.

Children in Adversity Project Launches

In October 2025, the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues launched the Children in Adversity Project to steward knowledge, partnerships, and reflection at a time of unprecedented changes in U.S. foreign assistance.