Building Bridges Through Collaboration

On May 20, 2025, the second edition of The Horse International Conference brought together secondary and vocational students from our partner institutions (the-horse.education) in India, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland. This time, the event featured a mix of projects: some were already developed through cross-border teamwork, while others were pitched as new ideas looking for international partners. Experience the full energy and creativity of the event and watch the video below! Want to be part of the next conference? → Find out how

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Watch specific Sessions

Each project entry includes the title with a short description, country codes, a direct timecode link to the video, and the names of the team members.

1. Studying Inclusivity for Students with Autism (IN, CH) 
Insights on the challenges faced by autistic students in educational environments and suggestions for promoting inclusivity in education.
Team & presenters: Saarang, Arathi, Noé, and Shaya
▶️[Watch at 10:23]

2. Healing Through Harmony (IN)
How music therapy helps individuals cope with mental health challenges.
Team & presenters: Anagha, Jumana
▶️[Watch at 15:31]

3. EcoLoop Refill (ID)
A mission-driven initiative to close the packaging loop by empowering urban household and zero waste communities to eliminate single use plastic from their daily life by providing a network of self-serviced refill stations for liquid essentials.
Team & Presenters: Atthya, Abimanyu
▶️[Watch at 21:43]

4. Public Transport (CH)
Urban mobility issues and proposed improvements to Zurich’s public transport system.
Team: Ismet, Tim (presented by Tim)
▶️[Watch at 29:37]

5. Restoring Languages and Cultures Around the World (IN)
Raising the awareness to preserve endangered languages and cultural heritage and introducing the languages Tulu and Romansh.
Team & Presenters: Kesav, Niya, Kabilaya, Ananthapadmanabhan
▶️[Watch at 33:11]

6. Mental Health Awareness (CH)
Raising awareness around adolescent mental health, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and support systems in the educational environment.
Team & Presenters: Nayla, Soraya
▶️[Watch at 40:56]

7. GreenSteps (ID)
Challenging students to walk, bike or take public transportation to go to school during an eco-friendly community week.
Team & Presenters: Muhammad, Bumi
▶️[Watch at 47:25]

8. Waste to Energy (CH)
Researching innovative ways to convert waste into clean, renewable energy.
Team: Loris, Lynn, Fiona (presented by Lynn & Fiona)
▶️[Watch at 53:55]

9. Revival and Exchange of Traditional Games (IN, ID, CH)
Reviving childhood games and celebrate intercultural exchange by playing the traditional games of another country and thus exploring how they can build cultural bridges.
Team: Ishika, Om Rath, Adidev, Sanjay, Vyga, Yant, Wisdom, Dorote, Bene, Idam, April, Cand, Abdi, Eza, Narn, Maglena, Stacey (Presented by Ishika, Abdi, Maglena)
▶️[Watch at 57:07]

10. Green Schools (CH)
Envisioning a school that embraces sustainability in a global and holistic approach.
Team & Presenters: Allegra, Yara, Giulia
▶️[Watch at 1:08:30]

11. Water Purification (IN)
Demonstrating a low-cost and accessible method to filter dirty water life on camera.
Team: Students from Veerni Institute (presented by Chhavi)
▶️[Watch at 1:32:37]

12. Waste Less, Work Better: The Office Sustainability Challenge (ID)
Addressing the environmental impact of office spaces and proposing actionable changes to make it more sustainable.
Team & Presenters: Nathanaila, Annisa
▶️[Watch at 1:15:49]

13. Ecobricks and Sustainable Development (IN)
Exploring how plastic waste can be transformed into practical building blocks, Ecobricks, and the building advantages they present.
Team & Presenters: Madhav, Sidharth
▶️[Watch at 1:22:26]

14. Evaluating and Defining Education from System Expectations with Students’ Needs (AE)
A thoughtful critique of education systems and how they align (or don’t) with student realities and needs, addressing more in detail AI.
Team & Presenter: Ashley
▶️[Watch at 1:39:23]

15. GreenFleet Logistics Transition (ID)
This project aims to support logistics companies in making a sustainable transition.
Team & Presenters: Basyral, Madhyasta, Gregorius, Nadir
▶️[Watch at 1:49:32]

16. Ecorise Lab Bootcamp (ID)
Develops a bootcamp program designed to support students in designing environmentally innovative startups.
Team: Cinta, Rayya, Nadhira, Nathania, Ayko (presented by Cinta and Nathania)
▶️[Watch at 1:55:35]

17. GreenTail (ID)
A sustainability program designed to promote ecofriendly practices in the retail sector through certification and education.
Team & Presenters: Alifia, Anindya, Davina, Cinta, and Dhahnaz
▶️[Watch at 2:03:50]

What We Learned

• Intercultural collaboration fuels creativity: Working across time zones, cultures, and languages encourages students to co-create projects with real-world relevance. This diverse setting adds a unique and engaging dimension to the experience.
• Confidence grows through sharing: Presenting to an international audience helps students strengthen their communication skills, learn from each other, and feel heard. It also motivates them to continue developing their ideas into real-world projects with impact.

Several teams are now working on the next steps—refining their concepts and preparing to publish on the student project website dontwastemy.energy. This phase supports media and web publishing skills, while making their work visible and impactful beyond the classroom.

A heartfelt thank you to all teams, mentors, and supporters who made this second conference a success. Your passion, ideas, and openness to collaboration continue to shape what The Horse stands for.

We can’t wait to see what the next generation of global changemakers will make!

Jael Locher
THE ! ambassador

Get involved

Are you a student, educator, or professional interested in joining? The Horse (the-horse.education) continues to grow as a network for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), connecting young people across continents. The conference reflected this spirit – encouraging students to learn with and from each other while exploring creative solutions to global challenges.
Get in touch: engage@the-horse.education

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