Unplugged Plus

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 prevent risky behaviors among adolescents with a focus on violence protection.

Objectives

  • Prevent risky behaviors among adolescents, focusing on violence protection through enhancing life skills
  • Strengthen the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
  • Increase social competence and the ability to manage emotions

SDGs

Themes

Adolescents

1. Group Belonging
2. Assertive Behavior
3. Self-Esteem Skills
4. Social Media
5. Communication Skills
6. Adaptation Skills
7. Making Friends
8. Acceptance and Empathy
9. Problem Solving
10. Decision-Making
11. Expressing Feelings
12. Goal Seing

Process

  1. Partner with local organizations
  2. Identify and contact schools or Community Based Organizations
  3. Recruit and train facilitators on the program
  4. Implement sessions with students
  5. Coach the facilitators throughout the implementation
  6. Monitor and Evaluate the program
  7. Document lessons learned and disseminate knowledge

Adolescents aged 12-14 years

In and out of school selling

On-ground
Online

3 months

12 sessions

60 minutes per session

15 to 20 participants per session