Happy Schools International Online course | HSIO
- 1st year prototype outcomes-
Happy Schools International Online (HSIO) empowers teachers and whole schools to build learning environments where well‑being and learning go hand in hand.
In 2024, after two years of development, we launched HSIO, a free 9-month online course for teachers and educators. Out of over 300 applications, 99 participants from 27 countries joined the pilot on our partner ServiceSpace's platform.
99 participants
The course began in August 2024, laying the pedagogical and conceptual foundations before the three modules: self-care, care for others, and care for the planet.
Throughout the program, online group sessions are organized, allowing participants to share their experiences and build an international community of practice. This initiative promises to transform the educational experience and strengthen connections among teachers worldwide.
Participants are also actively involved in the process, providing their feedback and contextualizing what they have learned to help improve the program!
27 Countries represented!
40 lecturers & facilitators !
Amongst them…
Dr Tho HA VINH, Founder of Eurasia and the Happy School by ELI program
Dre Anne-Emmanuelle AMBRESIN, Pediatrician and head of the division for adolescent health CHUV-Lausanne
Yvi YAN, Co-founder, Two Birds Education; Chief Happiness Officer at Inspire Citizens
Tim HUANG, Strategist, researcher and trainer Head of Wellbeing at ELC School and Country Co-Lead of Design for Change Bhutan.
Ursula VERSTEEGEN PhD, co-founder of the Presencing Institute. Action Researcher and Practitioner ; Mindful Agriculture Advocate
Fabienne LAGIER, Professional Coach and Education Consultant
Marie-Fleur BAERISWYL, President of Eurasia Association, Special needs and refugee support, Specialized educator.
Edith FAVOREU, PhD HSIO program leader and learning coordinator
Juliette NORRMÉN-SMITH, former Education Policy Specialist at UNESCO's Global Education Coalition.
Dre Russia HA-VINH LEUCHTER, Senior medical doctor at Geneva University Hospital, Child development specialist in early detection and treatment of developmental disorders
Arnaud DURAND, Certified Trainer in NonViolent Communication, Vice President of Eurasia Association
Jackson FERGUSSON, Happy Maths & Physic Teachers, Mindfulness instructor & co-founder of The Art of Mindful Living
Katia DURAND, Facilitator of the Happy Schools Program and GNH CAS, Human Resources Professional and Burnout Specialist
Jana CASTLES, Special Needs Educator, ELI Trainer and Facilitator.
Prof. Thakur S. POWDYEL, Former minister of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan
Pd Dr. Olga KLIMECKI, Neuroscientist and Psychologist. Researcher & leading expert in the domain of empathy and compassion
Dr Dzung VO, Pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine, founding Director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness and Clinical Associate Professor
Caromai BOUQUET, Mindfulness Instructor co-founder of the Art of Mindful Living, Eurasia Learning Institute facilitator
Hai NGHUYEN, Eurasia Foundation’s Representative and ELI’s Vietnam Director
Jacoba HARM, Community builder and facilitator on Theory U, GNH and learning journey designer at Eurasia Learning Institute
Murielle QUENZER, Specialist in primary education, Experienced teacher, passionate about holistic child development
Andreas SCHLEICHER, Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General at the OECD.
Dr. Orlaith O’SULLIVAN, Mindfulness Training & Consultancy Mindfulness ; Consultant at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Deki CHODEN, director of the ELC school in Paro, Bhutan, teacher.
Julia LEYRIS, Operational coordinator of the Happy Schools programs ; mindfulness facilitator; theatrical stage-director
Kiran BIR SETHI, Founder of Riverside School and Design for Change, Advocate for Child-Centered Education
Helga LUGER-SCHREINER, Certified MSC & MCP Teacher, Metta meditation teacher, artist, art therapist and art teacher, Montessori educator.
Special guest : Nipun MEHTA
Founder of ServiceSpace a global community working at the intersection of technology, volunteerism and a gift culture and the HSIO learning platform host ! Also Karma Kitchen, DailyGood and KindSpring incubator of gift economy projects.
Book Extract / Radical Love
Special guest : Satish Kumar
Peace-pilgrim, life-long activist, and former monk, Satish Kumar has been inspiring global change for over 50 years. Webinar about "Radical Love" with Satish Kumar, organized by Eurasia Learning Institute for the Gross National Happiness (GNH) Master Class in Vietnam and shared with the Happy schools International Online participants.