The Power of Purpose @ UNGA80

With global inequality on the rise and sovereign debt reaching crisis levels in dozens of countries, traditional development models are under increasing scrutiny. At the same time, multilateral institutions face mounting pressure to deliver amid political fragmentation and waning public trust. Against this backdrop, mission-driven development—often led by faith-based or values-rooted actors—is gaining renewed traction.

The Power of Purpose @ UNGA80 will convene policymakers, civil society leaders, and philanthropic voices to explore whether and how purpose-driven approaches can succeed where conventional systems fall short. From faith-led debt relief campaigns to anti-trafficking initiatives rooted in religious giving traditions, the forum will examine how ethics, community leadership, and moral frameworks are influencing the future of global development.

At a moment of geopolitical uncertainty and fiscal constraint, this forum considers how development priorities are evolving—and whose values and voices are guiding the way.

Registration will open in September. Sign up to be the first to know when it goes live.