2010 Innovative ETD Award 

Master of Science in Journalism

West Virginia University, U.S.A 

In his master’s project report, Andrew traveled to Southeast Asia to interview sex-trade workers and NGO representatives who are working to establish long-term economic alternatives to reduce human exploitation.  The heart-wrenching documentaries reveal a sad truth yet also bring hope that social change through increased exposure via the lens of the journalist can indeed make a difference. The topic is now receiving international attention through a film documentary produced and narrated by actress and Lucy Liu entitled "Red Light" as well as through National Geographic's "Taboo" series.

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