Ethics Education for Children - Arigatou International

Join us for a dynamic webinar to explore inspiring success stories from six countries participating in the Ethics Education Fellowship.

🗓️ Tuesday, 30 June 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 11:00 UTC

👉 Secure your spot today and register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEGJI7ZCTlaRb5bc3NZbzw

What to expect:

✔️Explore innovative and effective good case practices from the Ethics Education Fellowship, including classroom implementation, extracurricular activities, and learner-led initiatives.

✔️Learn how whole-school approaches, teacher professional development, and national curriculum integration are scaling impact.

✔️Identify transferable strategies and recommendations that can inform the integration of ethics education in diverse educational contexts.

Whether you are an education decision-maker or a practitioner, this session will help you discover proven models for building more inclusive and peaceful societies through education.

🇻🇦 We are at the Vatican City today for the first day of the Global Summit 2026 – Fostering Hope for Children.

We are deeply honored to share that the President of Arigatou International, Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, has been recognized as a "Hero of Hope" by the Society for Global Flourishing for his outstanding efforts to support the flourishing of children around the world.

The Heroes of Hope Honorees are individuals whose lives and work embody the quiet courage, moral imagination, and steadfast compassion required to nurture hope amid adversity. Rev. Miyamoto was awarded for his contributions to advocating for interfaith cooperation to advance the well-being of children worldwide, bringing together people of all walks of life to promote children’s rights.

Maria Lucia Uribe, Executive Director of Ethics Education for Children - Arigatou International - Geneva, received the award on his behalf. Our delegation on the ground also includes Eleonora Mura, Head of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, and Ornella Barros, Head of Global Advocacy and Coordinator of Prayer and Action for Children.

Children’s voices were centered from the very beginning of this journey. During the opening ceremony, children from the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), including Yazan (Palestine), Sathvi (India), Jaskiran (Kenya), and Nina (Serbia), shared a powerful video reflecting on hope and spirituality.

This inspiring event is organized by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, World Vision International, and the Society for Global Flourishing, in collaboration with Arigatou International and various partners. The summit will continue tomorrow and the day after.

👉 You can join the conversation and watch online here: https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/

¡Qué gran alegría ver el impacto de Aprender a Vivir Juntos! 🌟

Felicitamos a Mision León, Gto. y a todo el equipo de Comunidad FAST por esta excelente iniciativa. Al promover la participación significativa y el empoderamiento de los niños y niñas, están abriendo caminos para que se transformen en los agentes de cambio positivo que sus comunidades necesitan.

¡Ya queremos ver las iniciativas que nacerán del liderazgo de estos estudiantes! 🚀✨

En las secundarias de Salamanca y León, les hicimos una pregunta sencilla a los adolescentes del taller "Aprendiendo a vivir juntos" de Ethics Education for Children - Arigatou International : ¿Qué cambiarías en tu escuela?
Respondieron sin dudar:
"El acoso, la violencia, la agresión verbal, la apatía, la falta de respeto, el bullying y el robo de pertenencias."

No los sorprendió la pregunta pues son problemas que enfrentan todos los días. Pero en lugar de quedarse viendo el problema, se organizaron en equipos y diseñaron sus propias iniciativas para cambiar esas realidades. Esta semana, empiezan a llevarlas a cabo.

Eso es lo que creemos en Comunidad FAST: que los jóvenes no son el problema sino parte de la solución, cuando alguien les abre el espacio para serlo.

🌍 Join us for the Global Summit 2026 – Fostering Hope for Children.

📅 June 3-5, 2026 | Vatican City & Online
🔗 Register: https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/

👉 Earn a certificate & join global working groups

This landmark gathering will bring together 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. The Summit will advance practical, evidence‑based solutions that support children’s emotional, social, and overall well‑being.

This event is organized by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, World Vision International, and , in collaboration with Arigatou International and various partners. (Check out the images for our featured sessions!)

👥 Shape the Future: Join Online Working Groups
You can be a direct part of this impact. The Summit aims to generate a blueprint with a set of shared priorities and practical pathways that can inform future collaboration across sectors and regions. Insights emerging from the working groups will contribute to a foundation for continued interdisciplinary engagement and coordinated action.

🎓 HIGHLIGHT: Earn Professional Certifications
Registered participants are eligible to receive two distinct certifications:
- Certificate of Participation: Issued by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University.
- Certificate in Global Child Flourishing: Issued by the faculty of the Society for Global Flourishing (eligible upon completion of the full program, evaluation, and a post-program examination).

Secure your spot for next week to connect, learn, and help transform the future of child well-being!

🌍 On Day 3 of the Global Summit, we'll be exploring how to heal trauma and build resilience through love, connection, and community.

This session brings together global experts to examine how love, spirituality, and human connection serve as the ultimate foundations for children's well-being.

From cultivating compassionate school environments to integrating psychosocial support for refugee and displaced youth, the panel will delve into interfaith perspectives and multi-sectoral partnerships that actively heal trauma.

📅 5 June 2026
🕙 09:30 CET
📍 Onsite: Vatican City
🌐 Online: https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/

The Global Summit 2026: Fostering Hope for Children is organized by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, World Vision International, and Society for Global Flourishing, in collaboration with Arigatou International and various partners.

🌍 Join us next week at the Global Summit!

On Day 2 of the Global Summit, we will participate in a key panel discussion on nurturing the spiritual development of children in the early years.

This interactive dialogue, moderated by our Executive Director, Maria Lucia Uribe, will bring together global Early Childhood Development experts and Community-Based practitioners, including Dr. Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Regional Vice Chairperson at ECPC - Early Childhood Peace Consortium, Dr. Nelson Arns Neumann, International Coordinator at Pastoral da Criança, and Afshan Jamal, Child Protection Specialist at Islamic Relief Pakistan.

We will explore how nurturing a child's spirituality is foundational for a child’s lifelong development and well-being, acting as a powerful shield against violence and a catalyst for true human flourishing.

We would love for you to join the conversation! You can attend in person or stream it live from anywhere in the world.

📅 4 June 2026
🕙 13:00 CET
📍Onsite: Vatican City
🌐Online: https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/

The Global Summit 2026: Fostering Hope for Children is organized by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, World Vision International, and the Society for Global Flourishing, in collaboration with Arigatou International and various partners.

📢 Join us for the Global Summit 2026 – Fostering Hope for Children.

We are at a pivotal moment for children globally. Conflict, climate, economic, and political instability are impacting the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of children everywhere. This is not the end of the story. There is Hope.

📍June 3-5, 2026 | Vatican City & Online | Register: https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/

This landmark gathering will bring together 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.

The Summit will advance practical, evidence‑based solutions that support children’s emotional, social, and overall well‑being.

This event is organized by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, World Vision International, and Society for Global Flourishing, in collaboration with Arigatou International and various partners.

Arigatou International will be represented by our President, Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, who will be a featured speaker alongside Maria Lucia Uribe Torres, Executive Director of our Geneva office, Eleonora Mura, Head of Partnerships, and Ornella Barros, Head of Global Advocacy.

Also, members of the International Consortium on Nurturing Values and Spirituality in Early Childhood will participate in key discussions.

Don't miss this unique opportunity! Check out the agenda and register today! https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/en/agenda-page



Anantanand Rambachan World Health Organization (WHO) ECPC - Early Childhood Peace Consortium The Fetzer Institute Islamic Relief Pakistan

Ethics education isn’t just content to be taught; it’s a way of being, relating, listening, and acting. 🚌🎒🌟

This past Wednesday, 21 Fellows from the Ethics Education Fellowship came together for a powerful Learning Circle. This space was designed as a dynamic Community of Practice, where participants reflected on their personal and professional growth, country-level achievements, and the challenges they navigated across the two phases of implementation.

The insights shared by our Fellows remind us of the profound depth of this work:

🔸Transforming Ourselves First: Before we can transform classrooms or systems, as educators and leaders, we must examine our own assumptions, biases, and behaviors.

🔸Responding to Real-World Challenges: Ethics education is a practical approach for tackling today's social issues, including discrimination, caste and gender divisions, violence, bullying, digital isolation, and social polarization.

🔸Bridging Theory and Practice: Students aren't just discussing values; they are living them. Through interfaith encounters, environmental action, school exchanges, and community projects, young people are learning to dialogue across differences and drive positive change.

By aligning with national education priorities, curriculum reforms, and teacher training, the Ethics Education Fellowship is helping learners and teachers move beyond theoretical discussions toward concrete changes in behaviour, relationships, and school culture.

Thank you to all the Fellows for your dedication to fostering empathy, collective action, and real-world impact! 🌍✨