About the Program
“Unplugged Plus” is the modified version of the evidence-based program “Unplugged”. The program was updated and adapted both contextually and culturally to target risky behaviors in general with a focus on protection from violence.
Objectives
- To prevent risky behaviors, focusing on violence through empowering life skills among students
- To strengthen the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
- To increase social competence and the ability to manage emotions
SDGs


Youth
- Belonging to group
- Assertive Behavior
- Self-esteem skills
- Social media
- Communication skills
- Adaptation Skills
- Making friends
- Acceptance and Empathy
- Problem-Solving and Decision Making
- Express your feelings
- Setting goals
- Partner with local organizations
- Identify and contact schools or CBOs
- Recruit and train facilitators on the program
- Implement sessions with students
- Coach the facilitators throughout the implementation
- Monitor and Evaluate the program
- Document lessons learned and disseminate knowledge
- Youth aged12-14 years
- In and out of school setting
- On ground
- Online
- 3 months
- 12 sessions
- 60 minutes per session
- 15 to 20 participants per session