The FIEST Training is designed to prepare researchers for the challenges they may encounter during fieldwork. This program emphasizes the importance of personal safety and maintaining well-being while conducting research in various environments.
Participants in the Fieldwork Initiative’s Fieldwork Initiative Ethics and Safety Training (FIEST) gain practical tools to identify, mitigate, and respond to risks in fieldwork environments. The training provides structured risk assessment frameworks, equipping organizations with protocols to address logistical, legal, and ethical challenges in remote or high-risk research settings. It enhances incident preparedness by establishing clear procedures for handling emergencies, misconduct, or security threats.
FIEST also strengthens fieldwork management efficiency by standardizing reporting mechanisms and safety protocols, ensuring that research teams operate within best practices that minimize risk exposure. The program includes scenario-based training modules, enabling participants to apply risk management principles to real-world fieldwork conditions, improving decision-making under unpredictable circumstances.
