Educado
Problem
With the closure of the Estrutural open dump, waste pickers in the Federal District began working in cooperatives, which improved their working conditions. However, this transition resulted in a significant reduction in the individual income of the waste pickers, as the volume of materials available for sorting in the cooperatives was smaller than in the open dump. Besides the low income, the lack of financial knowledge among the wastepickers was identified as an additional factor hindering their access to basic living conditions. Therefore, Educado arises to address the significant barrier that many individuals face in seeking personalized and quality education, especially those without access to formal educational opportunities.
Objective
The Educado software aims to provide financial education to waste pickers, enabling them to better manage their resources and ensure a decent livelihood. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially the eradication of poverty (SDG 1) and the promotion of quality education (SDG 4), Educado intends to expand economic opportunities and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future. Thus, the purpose of the project is to develop a digital learning platform that offers personalized content in an accessible and didactic manner. This software is designed to support educators and content creators. The facilitation of creating, promoting, and distributing educational materials allows people in low-income contexts to develop and obtain better life and job opportunities.
Impact
Expanded Access to Education: Providing access to quality educational materials for people who do not have easy access to educational institutions.
Improvements in Living Conditions: Assisting users in developing new skills and knowledge that can improve their living conditions and job opportunities, contributing to a positive societal impact in the long term.
Promotion of Content Creators: Enabling educators and content creators to reach a larger audience, promoting the diversity of educational material available.
