A team of summer interns has made a list of suggestions that could help shape understanding of women’s concerns.

Sydney Mason, Jessica Thompson and Ajai Peets were asked to review the 2016 Population and Housing Census Report and look at the statistics and any other reports or information that affect women.

Their work was part of a two-week placement with the Women’s Resource Centre, in partnership with professional services firm KPMG and organised through the Centre on Philanthropy.

Elaine Butterfield, WRC executive director, said the trio were “phenomenal”.

She added: “It has been an absolute pleasure to have such brilliant and motivated young women working in our space for two weeks.

“Their creativity and refreshing perspectives have been contagious.

“We are thankful to KPMG for the partnership experience and have benefited from it tremendously.”

The team’s work included drawing comparisons from other nations’ data, and providing recommendations for details that are not included in Bermuda’s census and other local reports.

The young women also carried out a short online survey in which over 150 people took part as part of the process.

Among the recommendations in their final submission was the introduction of a separate women-only population report that would help to define the quality of life for women in Bermuda.

Ms Mason, 20, of Pembroke, Ms Peets, 18, of Devonshire, and Ms Thompson, 18, of St George’s, also found there was limited information on trends related to maternity leave.

Denae Burchall, WRC programme coordinator, said: “The findings from the project will have great impact on our programmes and future initiatives, as we now have a more in-depth report around the statistics of gender inequality in the workforce and economic activity in Bermuda.

“The interns were very engaged and willing to share their own experiences, we recognise that while great strides have been made, future generations entering the workforce still have a lengthy journey towards equality.”

Steve Woodward, managing director at KPMG Bermuda, who chairs the firm’s graduate committee, said the WRC placement was among a handful of different charity partnerships included in the summer internship programme, which had a record 16 participants this year.

He explained: “KPMG is really committed to supporting the communities we work in as part of one of our core corporate values, that’s the reason we do this.”

Mr Woodward said to give interns “meaningful work experience” their placements were a combination of professional development training and involvement in community groups.