Raising Mental Health Issues, Thursina IIBS Students Compete in IYS 2025
In February, students of Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) carried out Thursina International Global Outreach. Turkey is one of the destinations to visit. In the midst of tight schedule, they participated in the Istanbul Youth Summit (IYS), an international forum organized by the Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) Foundation in Istanbul, Turkey. It was held on February 17-20, 2025, by the theme "Collaboration Diversity". Thursina students were part of 125 young delegates from 16 countries attended.
The team consisted of Hasnaila Syakhira, Levina Rizki, Qory Sandioriva, Raina Haidee, Carissa Atha, Zahwa Alifia, Galvani Nazla, Ariqah Nafasya, Balqis Rahma, Nirbita Haifa, Nur Nabila, Naurah Rameyza, and Naurah Tazkiyah. The project is related to mental health issues called OwlWays Care. Hasnaila Syakhira explained that OwlWays Care is an application designed to help overcome various health problems, especially those related to mental and physical health. Through interactive and easy-to-use technology, the application supports more enjoyable and beneficial health care.
Several missions of OwlWays Care aim to: Firstly, to help teenagers implement healthy living habits through a convenient application. Secondly, to provide fun challenges about healthy balanced lifestyle, as well as personalized feedback so that small changes would be made consistently. Thirdly, to improve mental and physical health by offering integrated care services in one platform.
The event of IYS concluded with the signing of the Integrity Pact by 17 groups with their social project ideas on sustainability. It signified the commitment to fully support the principles of sustainability in their daily lives, ensuring that every action taken is in line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The students of Thursina IIBS brought home many valuable lessons regarding leadership, innovation, and global collaboration. They were able to adapt and compete in international forums as well.
"We are able to share ideas and exchange experiences with young people from different backgrounds. In addition, we get a lot of new insights on how to develop innovations to have wider impact," said Hasnaila. (sls/lil)