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Introducing the Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children's Issues

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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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Children in Adversity Project
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Collaborating for Ukraine's War-Affected Children
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Breakthrough Series Collaboratives
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Mar
27
2026

AI, Technology, and Children

This event will explore the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology on children’s development, care, and protection. The session will highlight the most specific and current threats, identify promising interventions to address harmful impacts and better understand developmental…

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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.