FunDoo: Train for life, one skill at a time
The new digital skills development tool for young people
FunDoo is a digital life coach equipping young people with 21st century and employability skills, and preparing them for their future.
By 2030, about 825 million children are expected to leave school without basic secondary-level skills. With a prevailing global skills shortage, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting from knowledge-focused education systems falling short of equipping millions of learners with the skills and training they need, it is critical to ensure young people receive the training and support required to transition from learning to earning.
UNICEF, in partnership with Generation Unlimited India and Udhyam Learning Foundation, developed FunDoo to meet this important need.
Our Approach
In 2021, FunDoo launched in India to address vaccine misinformation during the pandemic. Since then, the platform has evolved to become a global skills and knowledge building solution for young people.
FunDoo has multiple distinctive pedagogical and technical features:
Learning by doing
The platform content is based on the principle of experiential learning. Learners choose the skills they want, and embark on an engaging and fun learning experience.
Low-bandwidth
Due to the chat-based medium, FunDoo provides access to learning with low internet connectivity, making it accessible to all young people, including those who are hardest to reach.
Bite-sized content
FunDoo content is divided into learning modules or 'tasks' which take 30-45 minutes to complete and have a specific learning outcome. The platform has an organized, modular library of tasks that learners can choose from and in the order they prefer.
Self-paced
FunDoo allows young people to build skills in and out of school to advance in their careers. It gives learners the flexibility to complete tasks at their own pace wherever they are.
Incentives
Once a task is completed, young people can get automated certificates and giveaways in the form of skills badges and learner boards where they can track their FunDoo journeys. Workshops and webinars are organized to incentivize highly engaged users.
Accessibility
No additional app is required! FunDoo is available on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and SMS as key learning channels, leveraging technology for education without deepening the digital divide.
Gamified
Through a variety of multimedia resources, including videos, quizzes, audio, and gamified learning, FunDoo transforms learning into an enjoyable journey.
Data privacy
FunDoo promotes responsible collection and management of data from young people. The platforms gather limited personal information and keep data private and secure.
FunDoo is an ally for youth. It provides a range of information, from career development and mental health to climate change, gender-based violence, vaccine uptake, and much more, and prepares young people to seize opportunities and confront challenges.
The platform enables young people to face a rapidly changing world, make informed decisions, become responsible citizens, and achieve their full potential.
With a growing community of almost 2 million users enrolled globally, FunDoo has over 200 available tasks, with simple, actionable prompts for youth.
Ready to play and learn? Together, let’s FunDoo!
If you are interested in leveraging innovative learning experiences for young people, contact us at [email protected].
