Collaborate 2026
A Global Network Leadership Gathering Before CAFO Summit
Better Together
Each year, before the broader CAFO Summit begins, leaders from around the world gather to share expertise, make connections and learn best practices at Collaborate.
Collaborate is the annual pre-Summit gathering of Global Network leaders from more than 50 countries to date — a time to connect across regions, share experiences and strengthen the partnerships that make lasting change possible for children and families.
A Gathering for Global Leaders
Collaborate brings together leaders who are building and strengthening networks of churches and NGOs in their local communities.
While CAFO Summit gathers the broader movement, Collaborate creates space for leaders who live and serve outside the US to sit at the same table, listen deeply and work through shared challenges together.
In this space, you will:
Why Leaders Return Each Year
Collaborate offers something that is difficult to replicate locally — a rare opportunity to be surrounded by other leaders who understand the complexities of building collaboration among churches and NGOs.
It is a unique time for leaders to be with peers who share their calling — strengthening one another and refining their vision for local partnership.
Participants leave Collaborate with:
- Stronger global relationships
- Clearer alignment around shared priorities
- Practical insights from diverse contexts
- Renewed vision and momentum for the year ahead
Goals of Collaborate at CAFO2026 Summit
Gather CAFO Global Network member networks and global advocates to collaborate on strategies that strengthen movements and engage local churches in family- and community-based care.
Explore foundational building blocks of best practices and the latest research to guide regional and national networks wisely.
Bring working groups together to advance CAFO Global Network projects and shared priorities that benefit the global movement.
Continue developing leaders’ skills to better serve emerging and growing networks.
Join us at Collaborate 2026
We hope you will join us this Sept. 22-23 in Atlanta for Collaborate — a space to learn from one another, share real stories of collaboration and explore practices that will strengthen your work with churches and organizations in your context.
