From its start as an information clearinghouse to support the U.S. government's humanitarian demining efforts, to a research hub for conventional weapons destruction issues, to a trusted partner for international organizational development, CISR has evolved over its 30 years -- and we are poised for even greater impact in the decade ahead.
1996-2001
Founding and Development as Information Clearinghouse
- 1996: Humanitarian Demining Information Center founded, Col (ret) Dennis Barlow as director
- 1997: Journal of Humanitarian Demining launched
- 1998–2000: First field program: MRE in Vietnam
- 1999: HDIC renamed the Mine Action Information Center (MAIC)
- 1999: Journal renamed The Journal of Mine Action
- 1999: Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Memorial Fellowship launched
- 2001: International Mine Action Standards website launched
2002-2009
Expansion of Programming Leads to New Name
- 2002: Co-hosted five conferences and workshops
- 2003: Online ORDATA ordnance ID database
- 2004: First Mine Action Senior Managers’ Courses (SMC) at JMU
- 2005-07: Four additional SMC's at JMU
- 2008: Journal renamed The Journal of ERW and Mine Action
- 2008: Begin publishing To Walk the Earth in Safety
- 2008–10: Study of the Effects of Aging on Landmines
- 2008–14: “We Love Life” MRE projects in Jordan
- 2009: MAIC renamed The Center for International Stabilization & Recovery (CISR)
- 2009: Colombia Humanitarian Demining Planning Workshop
- 2009: First ERW Management Training in Jordan
2010-2019
Growth in New Programs in Survivor Assistance
- 2010: Dennis Barlow retires, Dr. Ken Rutherford named Director
- 2011: Pathways to Resilience peer support program in Lebanon
- 2013–15: Disability Rights Campaign in Vietnam
- 2014-15: Regional SMC's in Tajikistan and Vietnam
- 2015: Peer Leaders Program at Harrisonburg High School begins
- 2016: Journal renamed The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
- 2016: CISR turns 20 years old!
- 2017: Global CWD Repository launched
- 2017: CISR co-hosts Cluster Munitions Remnant Survey Workshop
- 2017-18: Regional SMC's held in Croatia and Tajikistan
- 2019: 15th SMC held at JMU
2020-2026
CISR Expands its Global Programs as Long-time Staff Member Assumes Director Position
- 2020: Dr. Suzanne Fiederlein becomes Director of CISR
- 2020: 36th & 37th FKD Fellows selected to serve 2-year terms at the Department of State
- 2020: CISR/JMU partnership with American University of Kurdistan
- 2021: Special 25th anniversary double issue of The Journal published
- 2021: Launch of CISR Exchange interviews with Journal authors
- 2021: 20th edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety published
- 2021: CISR Celebrates 25 Years!
- 2022: CISR begins working with Young African Leaders Initiative
- 2023: 40th FKD fellow launches at DOS
- 2023: CISR hosts UN Global Disability Advocate photographer Giles Duley
- 2024: CISR provides sustainable capacity development at Tajikistan’s REHTC
- 2024: CISR conducts underwater aging study with partner Fenix Insight
- 2025: Suzanne Fiederlein retires
- 2025: Dr. Christina Kilby becomes CISR's Executive Director
- 2026: CISR turns 30!
Former Director
of Global Impact!
My name is Christie Kilby, and I am proud to serve as the Center’s Executive Director, following the retirement of our beloved colleague Suzanne Fiederlein last year.
Now celebrating 30 years, CISR has enhanced U.S. national security and equipped international partners to mitigate the lasting effects of armed conflict around the world. Today, CISR’s mission is as critical as ever.
Globally, armed conflicts are becoming longer and more complex. Rapid advances in technology have introduced new challenges as well as new opportunities for post-conflict stabilization and recovery efforts. With our interconnected global economy and our shared dependence on key resources, it is clear that CISR’s greatest asset is our partnerships—across sectors and across nations. Our mission to make the world safer is fundamentally collaborative.
Former CISR Directors
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Center for International Stabilization and Recovery
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Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
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