Tool 2/Kayan Aiki: Focus Group Discussion Guide - Parents/Maida Hankali Gunga Tattawna Jagora-Iyaye

The guide is structured around several key themes, including equal access to learning, protection and wellbeing, and curricula and learning environment. In terms of equal access to learning, the guide asks participants about the availability of learning centers and schools in their community, as well as the reasons why some children may not be attending school. It also explores the impact of the insurgency on children's ability to attend school and stay in school. The guide highlights the need for alternative education programs and training for young people who are unable to attend formal learning centers. The protection and wellbeing theme focuses on the safety of children while traveling to and from school, as well as their safety while in school. Participants are asked about the measures being taken to keep children safe, such as community-led initiatives and support from local authorities. The guide also explores the issue of child abuse and harassment in learning centers and schools, and asks participants about the support systems in place for children who experience abuse or violence. The curricula and learning environment theme examines the relevance of learning to the needs and circumstances of children in the community. Participants are asked about the types of classes or training that would be most beneficial for young people who are unable to attend formal learning centers, as well as the common learning requirements of IDP and local children. In terms of geographic focus and context, the guide is focused on communities in Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on IDP communities. The timeframes and recommendations sections of the guide are not explicitly stated, but it is likely that the information gathered will inform recommendations for future programming and interventions in the region. Overall, the focus group discussion guide for Tool 2/Kayan Aiki provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the learning needs and challenges faced by children in IDP and non-IDP communities in Nigeria. The guide highlights the need for alternative education programs, community-led initiatives, and support systems to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in these communities.