Forage Center Conversations
An ongoing series, Forage Center Conversations brings humanitarians and peacebuilders together with Forage Center staff to discuss pertinent topics. ​Since 2020, Forage Center staff have interviewed professionals across the humanitarian and peacebuilding spectrum to discuss hard-hitting topics. See the full playlist here.
New Forage Center Conversation!
The Real World of Humanitarian Careers
In this conversation, Duncan Ball, Country Director for Ukraine at Handicap International (Humanity & Inclusion), shares insights from years of experience leading operations in crisis settings — including lessons on resilience, leadership, and navigating the human realities behind humanitarian response.
Past Conversations
​"How Educators Can Counter Racism: A Discussion"
with Dr. Sarah Doerrer and Lena Choudhary.
with Nikki Stinson and Kitty Saunders
with Naomi Davis
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Emma Laigaisse: Humanitarian, Graduate Student, and Forage Corps '23 Participant
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Assessment and Evaluations in Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Educations and Careers
with Katie Zanoni
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Haiti, Tearfund, & Faith-Based Work
with Marc Romyr Antoine, Country Director, Tearfund
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Sustainability in Disaster Response – Understanding the Progression of Vulnerability
with Maritza Jauregui, Stockton University
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with Lauren Balasco, Stockton University
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Integrating Community Trauma Into Humanitarian Work
with Melanie D. Hetzel-Riggin, Penn State Behrend
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Emergency Management as a Leadership Career Path for Women: Challenges and Opportunities
with Anna Feigum, Oregon Department of Emergency Management, and Shayle Sabo, Colorado Resiliency Office
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Peacebuilding Careers in a Time of Global Change and Disruption
with David J. Smith, Forage Center
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Developing Cultural Competencies for Conscious Humanitarian Work
with Dakota Garilli, Mx. Garilli's Workshops and Consulting, and Shallegra Moye, University of Pittsburgh
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Best Practices in Humanitarian Education in Global Times of Change
with David J. Smith, Forage Center
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Making Social and Political Change Through the Application of Humanitarian Skills
with Eli McCarthy, DC Peace Team
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Humanitarianism Is My Day Job: Finding a Career That Brings Meaning
with Craig Zelizer, PCDN Global
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The Power in the Peer: Peer Partnership Development in Humanitarian Education
with Keleigh Blount, Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Beyond the Checkbox: Making the Most of Your Training Exercises
with Forage Center staff: David J. Smith, Lena Choudhary, and Peter Reynolds
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Forage Center Conversations
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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 and Humanitarian Virtual Seminars
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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.