Deadline: 03-Apr-2026
The SEAOHUN One Health Campus-to-Community (OH-C2C) Challenge invites multidisciplinary student teams in Southeast Asia and South Asia to design and implement community-based projects tackling zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental health, and sustainable food systems. Teams receive up to USD 2,000 in funding, mentorship, and regional peer learning opportunities.
Overview
The OH-C2C Challenge aims to:
- Transform classroom knowledge into practical community impact
- Address critical One Health issues linking human, animal, and environmental health
- Promote multidisciplinary collaboration among students
- Strengthen community engagement and awareness in target areas
Key Focus Areas
- Zoonotic diseases and infection prevention
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness and mitigation
- Environmental health and climate change impacts
- Food safety and sustainable agrifood systems
Programme Details
- Grant support: Up to USD 2,000 per team for project implementation
- Mentorship: Technical guidance from experts throughout the project
- Peer learning: Opportunities to share insights and collaborate with regional teams
- Showcase: Projects featured across the SEAOHUN network to amplify impact
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be students from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, or Bangladesh
- Apply as a multidisciplinary team with at least one academic mentor
- Complete the SEAOHUN One Health Course before the project
- Reach at least 50 community participants through their project activities
How to Apply / What to Do
- Form a multidisciplinary student team including an academic mentor
- Enroll in and complete the SEAOHUN One Health Course
- Develop a community-based One Health project targeting focus areas
- Prepare a project proposal detailing objectives, methodology, expected impact, and budget
- Submit the application through the official SEAOHUN OH-C2C Challenge portal
- Implement project and report outcomes including community engagement and lessons learned
Expected Outcomes
- Increased awareness of One Health issues in local communities
- Practical solutions linking human, animal, and environmental health
- Strengthened student collaboration and leadership in health initiatives
- Enhanced regional knowledge sharing through SEAOHUN networks
FAQs
1. Who can apply?
Student teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, or Bangladesh.
2. What is the team requirement?
Teams must be multidisciplinary and include at least one academic mentor.
3. What is the maximum funding per team?
Up to USD 2,000 for project implementation.
4. What topics can projects focus on?
Zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental health, climate change, food safety, and sustainable agrifood systems.
5. Are there course requirements?
Yes, teams must complete the SEAOHUN One Health Course before project implementation.
6. How many community participants must be reached?
Teams must engage at least 50 community participants.
7. How will projects be showcased?
Selected projects will be shared across the SEAOHUN network to amplify regional impact.
Final Takeaway
The SEAOHUN OH-C2C Challenge empowers students to turn One Health knowledge into action, addressing real-world challenges while fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and regional knowledge sharing.
For more information, visit SEAOHUN.