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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…
Q&A with Kelley McCreery Bunkers, Senior Fellow the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues at Georgetown University
In this interview, Kelley McCreery Bunkers, a senior fellow at the Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, shares her wisdom from over 32 years of experience working to strengthen child protection systems and family-based care around the world.
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.
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Localization for Early Childhood Development and Child Protection in Guatemala
Mara Tissera Luna, a collaborative fellow at the Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, published this report outlining suggestions proposed by Guatemalan community-based organizations to address specific challenges affecting young children and their caregivers experiencing…
Reintegration of Children Affected by Deportation and Forcible Transfers: International Standards and Best Practices for Ukraine
Gillian Huebner, executive director at the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, contributed to to this newly-released white paper as part of her duties as a member of the Bring Kids Back UA Task Force, convened by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The primary goal of the paper is to…
Toward a Greener and Cleaner Future: Adopting a Two-Generation Strategy for Early Childhood Development and the Environment
Joan Lombardi, senior fellow at the Collaborative for Global Children's Issues, co-authored a blog article on two-generation approaches to early childhood development and the environment.
Public Expenditure and Children’s Care
Collaborative fellow Shar Kurtishi co-authored a guide on public expenditure and children's care to strengthen the capacity of government agencies with limited resources to prepare a sound budgetary framework for policies, programs and services that aim to keep children in safe and nurturing family…
More Attention and Actions Are Needed to Protect Young Children During Periods of Extreme Heat
Senior fellow Joan Lombardi co-authored a blog article on the importance of addressing the heightened risks of extreme heat for young children and families.
Safeguarding Children from Forced Transfers and Deportation
Since February 2014, the Russian Federation has employed multiple strategies to threaten Ukrainian sovereignty, with the reported forcible transfer and/or deportation of children being among the most insidious. These actions are conducted under coercive circumstances and justified by disingenuous…