• Who We Are

    FIFE is a leading independent research and consulting institute for humanity, climate, gender, mobility, sustainability and development.

We are dedicated to providing organisations with critical information to assess impact, make informed decisions, improve programs, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

We promote positive project and organisational impacts based on scientific evidence and innovation.

Our mission: To enable effective and impactful humanitarian and development interventions for all.

FIFE in Numbers

25

countries have been involved in FIFE’s projects

over 30

projects have been completed at FIFE

Over 50

Consultants, resarchers, interns and staff have so far worked with FIFE

+15

years of experience

Our Team

Our worldwide bright minds bring value to our clients through their interdisciplinary expertise, professionalism, empathy and passion. We ensure that our individual contributions and strengths are harnessed for the benefit of all.

Team Overview
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About Us

  • We are evaluators with purpose, researchers driven by values, trainers with holistic approaches, and consultants committed to transformational changes.
  • We believe in the power of evidence to foster transparency, accountability, and learning.
  • We work across sectors and contexts – from humanitarian aid to global development cooperation.
  • We think reflectively and act with integrity.
  • We are passionate about empowering actors through learning and dialogue.
  • Our goal is to enhance impact – not only measure it.
  • We prioritise equity, participation, and sustainability in all we do.
  • We value curiosity, empathy, and the courage to challenge assumptions.
  • We cultivate collaborative spaces that connect ideas, data, and decision-making.
  • Our quality is grounded in academic rigour, practical experience, and ethical commitment.
  • Our work strengthens capacities and builds bridges – between knowledge and action.

MANAGEMENT

Dr Kwaku Arhin-Sam

Executive Director

ADVISORY BOARD

Partners

Our projects are complemented by affiliated researchers and consultants from a variety of disciplines. We draw on extensive long-term contacts from our worldwide network of partners and related institutes. Our leading institutional partner is the Friedensau Adventist University.