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David J. Smith shares about the history of the Forage Center I started at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) in the summer 2005 as a program officer in the education and training division. The focus of my work was supporting undergraduate education in advancing peace and conflict resolution efforts. Soon I was asked to direct USIP’s summer seminar for community college faculty. The first class in 2007 included Paul Forage, who had recently joined Indian River Community College (IRCC) in Ft....

July 20, 2026 Dear Friend and Supporter: ​ After 11 years, the Forage Center will cease operations on December 31. This was not a decision easily reached. Since 2015, we have offered a range of learning experiences for students and professionals advancing humanitarian and peacebuilding practice and careers. ​ Our signature program has been our Coastal Promise Simulation in Western Maryland. We have also hosted online webinars, seminars (International Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Seminar),...