Theirworld, UNICEF and Act for Early Years partners invite you to join us on the occasion of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund 2026 Spring Meetings for a high-level event focusing on transformational early years investments and accelerating momentum towards the first-ever International Financing Summit for Early Childhood in 2027.
With AI, new technology, climate change, poverty, and economic uncertainty creating real challenges for families, the world has a pivotal opportunity to elevate the early years as a top-tier investment in human capital, economic growth, and equity. Countries that invest in giving every child a strong foundation will thrive in the future as well as see short, medium, and long-term returns.
- Hear from government ministers about how early years’ investments at scale produce benefits for countries, economies, and societies
- Launch new global research for Ministers of Finance and Planning: ‘Big Wins and Best Bets: Proven Returns for Early Years Investment‘
- Learn how to join the Act for Early Years campaign as we mobilize commitments for the Early Years toward the International Financing Summit in 2027
As the International Financing Summit approaches, it is more important than ever to work together to unlock every child’s potential and build a stronger, more equitable world.
For more information, please contact Caitlin Hurley caitlin.hurley@theirworld.org or Divya Lata dlata@unicef.org.