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The Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, housed in the School of Foreign Service, 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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Applications Now Open: 2027 Global Frontline Leaders

Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort of the Global Frontline Leaders program, which will bring innovators together to showcase their approaches, learn across regions, and explore how frontline solutions can strengthen the systems children and families depend on.

Now Hiring: Director of Research and Learning Partnerships

The Collaborative on Global Children's Issues is seeking a director of research and learning partnerships to help lead the collaborative in fostering cross-disciplinary research and dialogue on critical and emerging issues affecting children and youth worldwide.