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  • Rising Tides 2026 is a conference for those who want to do mission well.

    Taking place August 3–6 in Washington, DC, it brings together emerging leaders and experienced practitioners to explore global mission that is thoughtful, ethical, and rooted in strong partnerships.

    August 3–4: Youth Summit
    Designed for students and young adults who feel called to serve but aren’t sure where to start. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore how their skills, passions, and future careers can make a meaningful impact.

    August 5–6: NGO & Church Summit
    For leaders and organizations seeking to strengthen their global partnerships. Together, we’ll move beyond good intentions toward more intentional, effective, and sustainable approaches.

    Whether you’re just beginning or refining your approach, Rising Tides is a space to gain clarity, ask better questions, and take your next step forward.

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  • $200 fee

    NGO/Church EARLY BIRD Registration

    Includes full access to the NGO & Church Summit (August 5–6), including all sessions and lunch both days. Optional add-on: Ticket to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on August 5 (2:00–4:00 PM) available as a separate registration.

    PURCHASE
    $100 fee

    Youth Summit EARLY BIRD Registration

    Includes full access to the Youth Summit (August 3–4), with lunch and dinner provided on August 4. Optional add-on: Ticket to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on August 4 (2:00–4:00 PM) available as a separate registration.

    PURCHASE
    FREE

    NGO/Church Museum Visit

    Join fellow attendees for a guided group visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on August 5 from 2:00–4:00 PM. This optional experience offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on history, culture, and justice in ways that deepen our understanding of mission, partnership, and equity.

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    FREE

    Youth Summit Museum Visit

    Join other Youth Summit participants for a group visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on August 4 from 4:00–6:00 PM. This optional experience offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on history, culture, and justice in ways that deepen our understanding of mission, partnership, and equity.

    PURCHASE
    $225 fee

    NGO/Church Standard Registration

    Includes full access to the NGO & Church Summit (August 5–6), including all sessions and lunch both days. Optional add-on: Ticket to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on August 5 (2:00–4:00 PM) available as a separate registration.

    PURCHASE
    $125 fee

    Youth Summit Standard Registration

    Includes full access to the Youth Summit (August 3–4), with lunch and dinner provided on August 4. Optional add-on: Ticket to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on August 4 (2:00–4:00 PM) available as a separate registration.

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In Support of Helping Children Worldwide

Our mission is to help children worldwide by strengthening families and communities. 

You donation will allow us to:

  • form trusted partnerships to serve and empower the world’s most vulnerable.
  • focus our work on children and families and solutions that empower families and communities to become resilient and able to recover from times of crisis.
  • link even more resources to needs.
  • form more strategic development partnerships with like-minded people and organizations.
  • collaborate within networks of social service organizations to leverage expertise and share resources.
  • form strategic program partnerships with locally owned and managed organizations to build their capacity to operate without our assistance.
  • advocate for local ownership of solutions to eradicate root causes of child poverty.
  • maintain the financial health of our organization in order to continue operations, build and grow programs, and impact greater numbers of children in our global efforts in 23 countries around the world