The Rory Peck Trust Resources for Freelancers

"Our goal with this resource section is to provide a path to information on safety, security, and professional development that's both informative and evolving over time."

Rory Peck Trust has created a series of resource pages featuring topics relevant to freelance journalists. The online resources are expanding and new topics are being introduced regularly. This is intended to be an ongoing resource for freelancers, and the Trust is eager to hear from the freelance community about it.

As of June 2014, topics include:

• Digital Security, for example: "How can I use encryption?", explaining encryption and including methods to encrypt: email; computer live chats via instant messaging; computer-based calling; websites visited; cloud computer storage and computer-based file storage; and mobile phones.
• East Africa Journalists in Exile, including, for example: "Getting Support"; "The Refugee Process"; and "Your Security".
• Insurance, including, for example: "Getting the right insurance"; "Types of Coverage"; and "Key Issues and Questions to Ask."
• Safety & Security, including, "Types of Safety Training" and "Risk Assessment", which covers, for example: "Creating Your Communications Plan" and "Putting together a Proof of Life document".
• Professional Development, including, for example: "Negotiation and Best Practice: What's a fair rate?" and "Freelance Finance".

Rory Peck Trust also produces online webinars using Youtube and Google On Air Hangouts. In collaboration with Frontline Freelance Register and the Frontline Club, the Trust was part of a series of videos called "Safetystream." These were live panel discussions on freelancer safety practices (see the example below), accessible both through the Rory Peck trust resources pages and through Frontline Freelance Register's website.