After six weeks of group sessions, he reconsidered his decision: "I guess I should say that it helped me become more mature. We also were talking about women a lot and how to handle them and so on. It taught me many things. You're not alone. Our experience across several nations has shown that these kinds of sessions can make an impact when they're held in person. However, how do we get the same results even if the sessions are conducted online? "Manhood" 2.0 is a space for teenagers and younger men (ages between 15 and 24) to consider the impact of the information they've received about what is "to be a man. Based on Promundo's global program in collaboration with The University of Pittsburgh, it encourages young men to engage in serious examinations of manhood, and the various aspects of power that it carries to improve their sexual health, stop sexual assault and LGBTQ harassment and to create healthier relationships. Through a series of live sessions, participants gradually establish trust and begin to talk about more personal and intimate experiences. A lot of past participants have reported that this is that first time in their lives they've ever been invited to talk directly about their relationship dynamics and they appreciate particularly the opportunity to debate the notion of what is it to be a man. The location is crucial. While it's always a challenge to create online workshops and training as effective as in-person training sessions however, the challenges are more difficult when it comes to topics that are deeply personal and controversial like racial and gender bias or violence and sexual harassment (as as well as when working with marginalized and unresourced participants). Since the providers have moved from in-person sessions to remote training during the epidemic, the issues have become more apparent. Effective practices are beginning to emerge. We've discovered that bringing participants into the design process, from choosing the delivery platform to structuring the content--can allow us to create a conducive virtual space to address sensitive issues rather than merely cloned versions of face-to-face interactions. There are a lot of aspects to consider when deciding on the right one. Conducting a virtual meeting of any type involves the setting of clear goals of the event, appointing an facilitator prior to the session, putting everyone involved on video whenever feasible, allowing to participate every two minutes, and arranging the session with smaller numbers or in breakout rooms. Facilitators must be aware of the importance of time control, limit sessions less than 90 minutes, provide breaks for health, and make sure to test the technology prior to the session. We must recognize that there isn't any "copy and paste" formula for online training in-person. To make an impact, you must employ innovative strategies. In particular it is a need for a greater understanding of the needs of the participants and a more deliberate effort to ensure that the contents and structure of the course truly grabs their attention, addresses their needs and is able to adapt and respond. In addition to drawing on Promundo's own experiences and interviews with program trainers, designers and evaluators of top organizations working on sensitive subjects, including those from Girl Effect, InclusionVentures, and YLabs to learn about the ways they've modified their offerings for delivery via remote and what their tips are to adapt to the requirements of COVID-19. Based on the top practices and knowledge gained from interviews with four of the most reputable organisations, we've broken down the virtual program design for sensitive subjects into five key actions that put the participants in the forefront and enable the program to realize its potential to transform: Make sure your delivery method is inclusive and accessible, Create trust and a sense of community with the group Be aware of the ethical implications of distant facilitation, disclosure and sharing Make use of a user-driven design approach to content creation and Create feedback loops to evaluate and repeat.