Hyderabad: A notable international academic exchange took place on January 27, where students from India and Hong Kong came together online to explore the theme of animal welfare. The International Educational Exchange Program was aimed at encouraging students to research issues related to animals, present their findings and engage in structured questioning. The International Educational Exchange Program was jointly facilitated by Stray Relief and Animal Welfare (STRAW India), an animal welfare NGO that focuses on creating awareness about animal welfare issues through humane education and Animals Asia, Hong Kong. The participating schools were Indus International School, Hyderabad, and Bishop Paschang Catholic School, Hong Kong. To cultivate compassion and scientific reasoningThe timing of the exchange aligns with growing public interest in animal welfare in India, particularly in relation to community dogs.