Despite the successful use of the JRA OT in country pilots the COVID 19 pandemic has complicated the ability to provide facilitation support for in country engagement But ironically the zoonotic nature of COVID 19 has made JRA OT more relevant and needed than ever The JRA OT tripartite secretariat mobilized to identify opportunities for virtual facilitation and hybrid models i e combining on site participation and remote online support for conducting JRA in country This process led to the development of a freely available JRA OT online facilitators training pre recorded video presentations and the use of communication platforms like Whatsapp Zoom and Jamboard for working group activities