Collaborative on Global Children's Issues

The 2026 Global Frontline Leaders Program gives leaders on the front lines of preventing and responding to child-family separation an opportunity to document and showcase their innovative approaches.

The 2026 Global Frontline Leaders Program amplifies the work of individuals from around the world who are building creative solutions to prevent and respond to child-family separation, including state-sponsored separations. Running from January to November 2026, the program connects service providers, policymakers, and researchers with each other and the tools they need to present their innovative approaches in a published paper.

The program builds lasting relationships among fellows, alumni, and distinguished guest speakers. Together, they form a global network that helps children grow up in caring and protective families.

The Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues offers a rigorous curriculum of technical expertise, leadership development, peer learning, and networking activities. With the support of a leadership coach, fellows take the skills and tools they gain from the program and decide how to apply them to their ongoing direct service, policy, and research work.