Makani facilitators organized students in WhatsApp groups, since it is low bandwidth and affordable. Makani complements the Ministry of Education’s (MOE’s) online learning platform (Darsak), by providing homework support through daily home learning worksheets, and work with youth and families in an interactive manner. Additionally, Learning Support facilitators are reaching adolescents and youth through daily messages, including short life skills videos, which are shared through WhatsApp and other social media platforms. Focusing on youth well-being, providing tools and guidance on how to cope with the current situation during quarantine. These messages aim to provide skills needed to cope with stress, become resilient and to view life’s difficulties as challenges that can be overcome through positive actions and attitudes.
