GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026: FOSTERING LOVE-FUELLED HOPE FOR CHILDREN

3 - 5 June 2026

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, in partnership with World Vision International and the Society for Global Flourishing, invites you to join this extraordinary global gathering.

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Join us in Rome this June with scholars, policy-makers, faith leaders, and humanitarian professionals, united by a shared purpose: to create a bold, actionable blueprint that advances hope and strengthens the flourishing of children worldwide.​

At a pivotal moment for children, a convergence of conflict, climate-related disasters, economic and political instability, and the lingering effects of the pandemic is eroding the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of children around the globe. Yet this is not the end of the story. There is Hope.​ Lasting transformation begins when we nurture the hearts and souls of children, creating the conditions for hope to take root, grow, and illuminate a path toward resilience, purpose, and flourishing.​

  • The Summit features presentations on cutting-edge research, policies, and practices to advance hope and child flourishing.
  • Hear speakers from: World Vision, World Food Programme, Gallup, Harvard University, Society for Global Flourishing, Arigatou
  • Participants will work in interactive groups to develop a shared blueprint to advance hope and child flourishing across diverse contexts.
    • Identify the key determinants of child flourishing across diverse contexts to inform holistic approaches to well-being.
    • Translate research into actionable policy and scalable interventions across sectors and settings.
    • Develop interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration skills to advance child well-being globally.

Join us from 3-5 June​

Pontificio Istituto Patristico Augustinianum, Vatican City, Rome, Italy

In-Person Guests of World Vision UK will also be invited to: An Exclusive VIP Reception including Live Performance Featuring Global Gospel Phenomenon, Sinach on 3 June.

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“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”

Nelson Mandela

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Free in-person places available for World Vision UK guests.

Kindly confirm your attendance to Louise Amodio in the first instance: Louise.amodio@worldvision.org.uk

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At World Vision, our focus is on helping the world’s most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. For 75 years, we have worked together with communities – of all faiths and none – even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

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