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>>179100White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Together, 45 Member Nations Attend the Inaugural Coalition Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Together, 45 Member Nations attend the Inaugural Coalition Summit
“As people we dream. As leaders we progress. As nations we will build. Beginning today, let’s accelerate our new global alliance—this bond—to positively impact the progress of our children.”
First Lady Melania Trump welcomed a room filled with international leaders and tech visionaries who share a mission: to empower the next generation through technology and education. The member nations and tech entities convened at the U.S. Department of State to collaborate on practical solutions that expand access to educational tools while strengthening protections for children in digital environments.
In her opening remarks, the First Lady emphasized the importance of global partnerships and reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that children everywhere have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. She called on coalition members to take action through partnerships, research, and regional engagement to advance the mission of Fostering the Future Together.
“Our shared vision prioritizes children above political philosophy, geographical borders, and local prejudices,” said First Lady Melania Trump. “Together, we can expand access to education and technology and equip the next generation with the skills they need to succeed.”
Throughout the working session, participants engaged in a series of discussions centered on four key areas: EdTech Tools, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Safety and Protection Online, and Digital Literacy. The First Lady also recognized the participation of leading American technology companies, whose engagement reflects the growing role of the private sector in supporting safe and effective educational innovation. The session highlighted the role of public-private collaboration in delivering innovative, scalable solutions for children, educators, and families worldwide.
Day 1 of the historic summit marks the first large-scale, in-person gathering of the Fostering the Future Together coalition since the announcement of its launch during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The summit will continue on Wednesday, March 25, at the White House.
Below are the full remarks by First Lady Melania Trump, as prepared for delivery:
Elevate Our Children
Good morning, Ambassador Crowley, Ambassador Waltz, Secretary McMahon, Deputy Secretary Landau, Director Kratsios, Chairman Ferguson, Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles Harder. Thank you all for being champions of Fostering the Future Together. It is wonderful to receive such an impressive delegation of world leaders, first spouses, and best-in-class tech companies—all with the shared purpose to empower our next generation’s advancement in technology and education.
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