Spring Virtual Seminar
peacebuilding & humanitarianism
AT A CROSSROADS
From funding cuts to shifting global priorities, peacebuilding and humanitarian action are facing unprecedented challenges. This event is for emerging professionals and sector leaders to examine what these changes mean for human-centered careers in times of uncertainty.
Build prepared, human-centered, and resilient responders to crisis, conflict, and disaster.
OUR MISSION
Experience. Learn. Lead.
The Forage Center creates a multi-day, fully immersive humanitarian exercise that mirrors the realities of international disaster response. Each cohort faces field conditions and the unexpected challenges that arise during disaster. It's a simulation built to enhance the operational readiness of students eager to serve the world’s most challenging environments.
Training emerging leaders since 2015
Our strategic approaches are grounded in humanitarian principles, training the next generation of responders to face complex emergencies with global competency
Field Simulation
200+ Students. 11 Countries.
Our alumni network spans the globe, with graduates from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Moldova, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sudan, the United States, and Yemen. They all carry forward the mission of human-centered, resilient response.
Forage Center Conversations
13 Years of Conversations
We brings together practitioners, scholars, and emerging leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of humanitarian response. Each session highlights lessons from the field and explores how principles can be applied to today’s most pressing crises.
Peacebuilding & Humanitarian Seminars
Hosted by 22 Universities and Colleges
In a rapidly shifting world, humanitarian and peacebuilding professionals must adapt to meet complex global crises. This Forage Center event brings together practitioners, scholars, and emerging leaders to explore relevant topics on conflict resolution, disaster response, and humanitarian action.