FIRST Lady Arya Ali on Tuesday joined world leaders’ spouses in a newly launched global coalition, “Fostering the Future Together,” which is committed to enhancing the well-being of children by promoting education, innovation and technology.

The initiative, spearheaded by former United States First Lady Melania Trump, was launched this week during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Its mission is “to ensure that every child can flourish in the digital era,” with a strong emphasis on equipping future generations to succeed at the intersection of technology and education.
Membership of the coalition will include First Spouses or equivalent representatives of Heads of Government, who will be tasked with implementing projects at the local level within their respective countries.
The First Lady welcomed Guyana’s inclusion, highlighting that the coalition provides an important platform for countries to share knowledge, collaborate, and design programmes that prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of the digital age.

At the launch, Mrs Ali also engaged with her regional colleagues and First Spouses from across the globe, reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to playing an active role in advancing children’s development worldwide.
Fostering the Future Together is expected to serve as a long-term platform for international co-operation, with each member country advancing unique programmes under the coalition’s framework while contributing to the wider global mission of protecting and empowering children in the digital age.