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Early Bird Registration for Coastal Promise Maryland 2025 is OPEN! Join us June 27-29, 2025, for Coastal Promise Maryland in Swanton, MD. What is Coastal Promise? A full-scale, three-day field simulation designed to immerse participants in intensive challenges and conditions professionals encounter in complex emergencies characterized by conflict, disaster, and humanitarian need. Scholarship Opportunity: The Forage Center is offering a financial needs-based scholarship that reduces the registration fee by $200. But hurry—funds are limited! Important Deadlines: - Early Bird Registration & Scholarship Application: Submit by April 5, 2025. - Final Registration Deadline: June 6, 2025. Apply now to reserve your spot and apply for the program and the scholarship: https://lnkd.in/gs5Y-yHv Please share this with your networks! Help spread the word and invite others to take part in this unique learning experience. #CoastalPromise2025 #HumanitarianAid #Peacebuilding #EmergencyResponse #EarlyBirdRegistration #ForageCenter

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Why We Focus on Fire Disasters in Our Work ?? Wildfires are becoming more frequent, more destructive, and more deadly—both in the U.S. and globally. As climate change intensifies and communities expand into fire-prone areas, the need for trained humanitarian responders has never been greater. At the Forage Center, we recognize that disaster response isn’t just about war and conflict—it’s also about preparing for and responding to the increasing threat of natural disasters like wildfires. Our work equips future professionals with the skills needed to address these evolving crises, whether at home or abroad. Read more about why fire disasters are a growing humanitarian priority: https://lnkd.in/gec99VTD #DisasterResponse #Wildfires #HumanitarianAid #ForageCenter #ClimateCrisis

Final Day of the 12th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar (Virtual) The seminar wraps up on November 22, 2024, with an incredible lineup of speakers and topics to inspire peacebuilding in education and beyond. ???? Here's the schedule for the final day: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Welcome from David J. Smith 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Sarah Lynne Bowman, Shirin Khosropour, Philipp Freyer, Carole Fuller, Kjell Hedgard Hugaas, Josefin Westborg -"Spreading Conflict Transformation through Critical Virtual Exchange" 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Marcia Rosalie Hale - "Environmental Peacebuilding, from the Global to the Local" 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Nellie Khalil, Michael Bentley, and Maham Khan - "Activist Coalition-Building on Community College Campuses" 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Randall Amster - "The Ecology of Positive Peace" 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Steven Youngblood - "Building Bridges: Lessons from Peace Journalism" 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing from David J. Smith Thank you to all the participants, presenters, and organizers for making this seminar a global platform for peacebuilding and education. Let’s continue to create pathways for understanding and positive change! ?? #Peacebuilding #EducationForPeace #CommunityColleges

Forage Center Staff Heather Payne and David J. Smith Co-Author on Youth Peacebuilding We’re thrilled to announce that Forage Center’s very own Heather Payne and David J. Smith have co-authored an article, Peacebuilding Pathways for Youth, featured in the latest issue of Nonprofit Agenda. In this piece, they explore innovative strategies to engage young people in peacebuilding and create pathways that inspire positive change in communities. ?? Check out the full article to gain insights into how we can foster the next generation of peacebuilders. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g9uUknb6 #Peacebuilding #YouthEmpowerment #NonprofitLeadership #ForageCenter

Pleased that the article that Heather Payne and I co-authored is a featured piece in the #Centerfornonprofitadvancement's 2024 Nonprofit Agenda. This will be distributed to some 10,000 DC/MD/VA nonprofits. #center45 #georgemasonuniversity #carterschool #foragecenter

To those who have returned and those still serving, know that we appreciate your service today and every day. We stand with you and are committed to supporting you, your families, and your journey. Thank you, Veterans

So proud of our chapter at #FACON24. Go community colleges and #Fulbright #communitycollege

Reconnecting with Loved Ones After a Disaster In the wake of disasters, staying connected with loved ones can be one of the most challenging and emotional aspects of recovery. The American Red Cross offers a vital Contact and Locate Loved Ones program to help individuals reconnect with family and friends after an emergency. If you or someone you know is searching for loved ones affected by a disaster, visit the link below to learn more about how the Red Cross can assist with locating and reconnecting families. ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gxNG9rmj #DisasterRelief #EmergencyServices #FamilyReconnection #RedCross #ForageCenter #HumanitarianEfforts #StaySafe