SEAOHUN, Chevron, and Kasetsart University Celebrate International One Health Day 2025: Driving One Health Education in Schools for a Healthier Future

On November 3, 2025, the Asawin Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok buzzed with energy. Teachers, students, and professionals from across Southeast Asia filled the hall — exchanging ideas, reconnecting with colleagues and friends, and discovering new ways to teach and learn about One Health.

This was International One Health Day 2025, and for Chevron, Kasetsart University, the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), and its partners, it was more than a celebration. It was a moment to reflect on how education can bridge the worlds of people, animals, and the environment — and how collaboration can make that bridge even stronger.

Themed “Driving One Health Education in Schools and Sharing Knowledge for a Healthier Future,” this year’s celebration highlighted stories of innovation and shared learning. Teachers presented how they had woven the One Health approach — which connects human, animal, and environmental health — into their classrooms. Students proudly showcased projects linking science with community action, from waste management initiatives to campaigns on zoonotic disease prevention. As participants walked through the Knowledge Marketplace, they paused to exchange insights, ask questions, and build connections that extended beyond the event itself.

Since 2020, SEAOHUN, Kasetsart University, and Chevron have collaborated through the Strengthening One Health Education in Southeast Asia project. This partnership focuses on bringing One Health concepts into classrooms by developing teaching tools, training educators, and creating opportunities for students to learn through collaboration.

While the project’s activities vary across countries, one message has remained constant: learning is most powerful when shared. As Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam, Executive Director of SEAOHUN, reflected, “Introducing One Health at a young age helps children understand how connected our world truly is, planting ideas that grow into a generation that thinks responsibly, acts collaboratively, and cares for our shared future.”

That spirit of learning filled every corner of the forum. Representatives from Kasetsart University, the SEAMEO TROPMED Network, SEAMEO SEPS, and the One Health Network of India joined discussions on how to make One Health education more inclusive and relevant. The sessions — from lightning talks to interactive exhibits — demonstrated that even small initiatives can inspire meaningful change when shared openly.

For Kasetsart University, the event also underscored the importance of collaboration. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between 10 schools reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing One Health education across Thailand.

The atmosphere throughout the day captured the idea that progress happens when people learn together — across disciplines, communities, and schools.

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As the program drew to a close, the hall remained lively. Teachers compared notes, students snapped selfies beside their posters, and organizers shared quiet pride in what had been achieved together.

At its heart, International One Health Day is about connection — recognizing that the health of people, animals, and the environment is deeply intertwined. This celebration served as a vivid reminder that this connection also extends to how we learn, teach, and work together toward a healthier and more sustainable future.