Global Social Impact Capstone puts student research to work for informal recyclers around the world
Students in a University of Pittsburgh capstone course partnered with the NGO WORK to analyze data regarding informal recyclers. Their research identified that women in the sector face higher rates of workplace accidents despite using protective equipment, leading to actionable policy recommendations.
Why it matters
Applying academic research to real-world NGO operations helps improve safety and policy outcomes for vulnerable populations in the informal economy.
This spring, a group of students sifting through program data for an international nongovernmental organization (NGO) discovered something unexpected: women were suffering workplace accidents at higher rates than men, despite being more likely to wear protective equipment.
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