One of the foremost theorists and practitioners in the field is Lisa Schirch. Her recent piece on “The State of Peacebuilding 2018: Twelve Observations” is worth reading as the year closes out. Much of it is hopeful such as the expanding acceptance of the notion of peacebuilding, but other points like the failure to consider local innovation, are not so optimistic.
If you are interested in the field and how it is “doing” in 2018, read this piece. Click here or below.
I am a career coach, consultant, and head of a not for profit - the Forage Center - that offers humanitarian education training. I also teach at George Mason University and Drexel University. A one time lawyer, I spent many years teaching in a community college where I was a Fulbright U.S. Scholar teaching in Estonia. I'm the author of Peace Jobs: A Student's Guide to Starting a Career Working for Peace (IAP 2016). I've been married to my best friend for over 31 years and we have two well adjusted adult children who teach me something new everyday. I live in Rockville, Maryland.
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