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Prepared

peacebuilders

Our strategic approaches are grounded in humanitarian principles, training the next generation of responders to face complex emergencies with global competency.
Our work exists because you believe in it.
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Every gift helps us expand immersive training and mentorship opportunities that prepare emerging responders for crisis, conflict, and disaster. Together, we can build a more resilient and human-centered future.​

Leadership Spotlight
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Hear from our president, David J. Smith, on why immersive, hands-on training is essential to prepare the next generation of humanitarian leaders.

to provide the essential hands-on education to build prepared, human-centered, and resilient responders.

OUR MISSION

​Experience. Learn. Lead.

The Forage Center creates a multi-day, fully immersive humanitarian exercise that mirrors the realities of international disaster response. â€‹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.

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Student Spotlight:
Vivian Rigoh

We are excited to welcome Vivian to this year’s Forage Fellowship cohort!

Vivian brings over three years of experience in monitoring & evaluation and peacebuilding. Beyond her academic achievements, she has contributed to initiatives centered on refugee protection, youth development, and community resilience.

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. 13 Universities.

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 Connecting Practitioners, Students, and Humanitarians

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

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.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION.

Meet Duncan:

Country Director, Ukraine

Tue. Oct 21 | Webinar

International Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education Virtual Seminar

Fri. Dec 5 | Seminar

COMMITTED TO A WORLD AT PEACE

The Forage Center prepares individuals for the essential & human-centered response to crisis, conflict, and disaster.

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P.O. Box 559

Rockville, MD 20848 USA

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The Forage Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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