“The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice thanks the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice for their generous grant that will help finance several projects in Franklin County. The Climate and Democracy Project will present information and local expert contributions on how climate and democracy relate to local ecology, energy, and economy. Bridging the Gap is an intergenerational peace conference being planned for spring 2026. The 2026 Young Peacemaker Awards will honor young activists for social, racial and climate justice. Apartheid-Free Western Massachusetts educates and advocates against apartheid regimes globally, starting with local action. We have also partnered with Demilitarize Western Mass, which aims to divest and boycott from companies who promote war and the military-industrial complex.” Liam