Fostering Love-Fueled Hope

The Society for Global Flourishing, together with World Vision International, Harvard University, the Institute for Global Human Flourishing at Baylor University. Gallup, and global coalition of academic leaders, philanthropic partners, policymakers, faith communities, and NGOs, invite you to join us for a landmark gathering to shape a blueprint for bringing love-fueled hope to children across the world.

Meeting the Challenge

We are living through a pivotal moment for children. Compound crises from conflict and climate events to economic instability are reshaping childhood and undermining child well‑being.

But conflict and crisis are not the end of the story. There is hope.

Real transformation begins when we look beyond survival and invest in the whole child: nurturing their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual worlds so that hope can take root and grow.

Meeting the Challenge

Program Aims

  • Advance a global framework for child hope and flourishing, grounded in research and lived experience.
  • Align philanthropic investment with high-impact, scalable solutions.
  • Foster cross-sector collaboration to support children affected by poverty, conflict, displacement, and disaster.
  • Shape a long-term vision for intergenerational resilience and renewal.
Program Aims

Join Us

Your participation in this landmark event will help raise global awareness, shape policy, and catalyze initiatives that strengthen children’s emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being, advancing higher levels of flourishing for generations to come.

Join us and become a Hero of Hope.

Join Us

Welcome to Vatican City

Vatican City sits in the heart of Rome, serving as one of the world’s most enduring symbols of spiritual leadership, interreligious dialogue, and moral reflection. Its historic architecture, sacred spaces, and proximity to institutions devoted to faith and learning make it an ideal setting for convenings that seek to foster hope, healing, and human flourishing.

Patristic Institute Augustinianum

The Patristic Institute Augustinianum is steps away from St. Peter’s Square, in the heart of Vatican City. It serves as an academic bridge between faith and scholarship, hosting international conferences, advanced theological research, and dialogue across traditions. Its proximity to the Vatican makes it an ideal setting for gatherings focused on faith and child flourishing.

The Summit Welcomes

  • Scholars & Researchers
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Theologians, Faith & Spiritual Leaders
  • Educators & School Leaders
  • Child Development & Health Practitioners
  • Humanitarian & NGO Leaders
  • Policy Makers & Government Officials
  • Philanthropy & Social Impact Leaders
  • Youth Leaders & Child Welfare Advocates

Key Topics

Frequently Asked Questions


Participants may choose from the following registration options:

In-Person Attendance: $250 USD Includes full access to all conference sessions and in-person working groups. Scholarships are available for those working in schools, or academic institutions, health care facilities, faith-based institutions, humanitarian aid, and not-for-profit organizations.

Virtual Viewing Only: Access to the live-streamed plenary and panel sessions is available at no-charge.

A limited number of scholarships are available to support participants for whom the registration fee would present a financial hardship.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the country you are traveling from. If required, a letter with travel information will be provided in your confirmation email after registration. For additional details, please visit the Travel Page.
The program is being hosted at a University within Vatican City. Participants are responsible for arranging for their own lodging. We have provided a list of hotels, and transportation options in the Travel Section.
Those participating on-site will be meeting in various classrooms at the Augustinianum. Those participating virtually will be joining working groups via Zoom. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the zoom links via email.
Participants may cancel their registration up to May 15, 2026 for full refund.
To request a refund, please email info@spiritualcarenetwork.net. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
The plenary and panel recordings will be posted at 13:00 CET, each day of the summit. The recordings will be available to all registered participants through June 30th, on the event website, and App.

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