Letter urges renewal of Global Child Thrive legislation

In a letter from Sun Prairie, Jaeli Murray advocates renewing the Global Child Thrive Act to support early childhood development through U.S. foreign assistance.

Case for reauthorization

Murray cites an estimate of about 900 million children living in poverty worldwide and argues that poverty can threaten health, education and social and emotional development.

The letter says the earlier act expired in 2025 and describes the proposed reauthorization as a way to integrate early childhood programs into international assistance. Murray presents investment in children's development as beneficial for their futures and for long-term economic well-being.

The appeal reflects the writer's position in a letter to the editor.

Jaeli Murray, Sun Prairie