This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. The humanitarian sector is undergoing one of the most significant shifts in recent history. From mass layoffs to the collapse of major funding structures like USAID programs, professionals across the field are facing rapid uncertainty and transformation. In this presentation, we move beyond headlines and theory to discuss what is actually happening on the ground—and what it means for students and early-career professionals hoping to build a future in humanitarian work and peacebuilding. This event is a commitment to advancing humanitarianism and peacebuilding by investing in the people tackling today’s most complex challenges. Hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. Learn more about the Peacebuilding Seminars: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. Drawing from eleven years of experience working across Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and Kenya, Janet Mugo offers an honest, field-based perspective on: • The realities of today’s humanitarian landscape • How funding shifts are reshaping careers and organizations • What skills and mindsets are needed to adapt • Practical guidance for entering and surviving a sector in crisis In this seminar, we move beyond headlines and theory to discuss what is actually happening on the ground—and what it means for students and early-career professionals hoping to build a future in humanitarian work and peacebuilding. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. As conflict and communication increasingly move into digital spaces, peacebuilding professionals must learn how to understand and respond to the massive amounts of data generated online every day. From search engine queries and social media conversations to public sentiment trends, digital information is becoming a critical tool for anticipating conflict, countering misinformation, and strengthening social cohesion. Attendees will examine how online signals and public discourse can help practitioners: • Anticipate and analyze emerging conflict trends • Counter misinformation and polarization • Support dialogue and science diplomacy efforts • Use real-time digital insights to better understand social tensions Whether you are interested in peace tech, digital diplomacy, conflict analysis, or humanitarian innovation, this session offers valuable insight into the evolving future of the field. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. This session challenges traditional ideas of leadership by empowering participants to lead from where they stand. Through community-powered approaches and real-world insight, attendees will explore how to build the credibility, resilience, cultural humility, and mobilization skills needed to navigate complex and rapidly changing environments. Designed for students and emerging professionals, this session offers a practical “start today” roadmap for building real-world readiness and impact—no job title required. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. This interactive workshop helps participants rethink what a successful pathway into the field can look like. Through the creation of a personalized one-page Career Pathway Map, attendees will gain practical tools to better understand their strengths, identify realistic entry points into the sector, and build a clearer strategy for long-term professional growth. Designed for students, emerging professionals, and career changers, this session offers honest insight and actionable guidance for navigating a field that rarely follows a straight line. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. Peacebuilding and humanitarian careers are undergoing a profound transformation shaped by shifting geopolitics, climate-related crises, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), and growing demands for ethical accountability and local leadership. This session offers a candid, practitioner-informed exploration of how early-career professionals can navigate this evolving landscape while building sustainable, values-aligned careers at the intersection of technology, peacebuilding and humanitarian action. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. As traditional foreign assistance systems contract and institutions such as USAID and the U.S. Institute of Peace retreat from the field, peacebuilding faces a structural turning point in which responsibility increasingly shifts to local actors operating with fewer resources and greater political risk. This presentation introduces an entrepreneurial peacebuilding framework that emphasizes locally driven program design, capacity building, adaptive learning, and strategic monitoring and evaluation, highlighting how social entrepreneurs can leverage local resources and leadership to design and sustain peace initiatives in an era of institutional retreat. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars

This presentation is part of the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar, hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education. Many students interested in peacebuilding and humanitarian work struggle to translate academic training into practical career pathways. This seminar explores how early-career professionals can bridge the gap between research and practice by developing “institutional translation” skills—aligning academic knowledge with organizational realities, ethical responsibilities, and professional credibility. Drawing on examples from refugee resettlement, education policy, and community-based research, the session offers practical strategies for navigating careers across NGOs, international organizations, and policy spaces. Learn more about the Peacebuilding & Humanitarianism at a Crossroads Virtual Seminar: https://www.foragecenter.org/peacebuilding-seminars