Françoise Demole Award
2026 Edition
Françoise Demole Award in figures
The Françoise Demole Scholarship was awarded for the fourth time to recognise the best projects in the ‘concrete action’ category, which require a helping hand to be implemented or sustained. Although intended for upper secondary school pupils, on an exceptional basis, some secondary school projects were also recognised for their quality and their links with an organisation involved in international cooperation in Switzerland.
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Editions
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Award-winning projects
- 12000
CHF distributed
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Winning schools
Escape Game Pédagogique sur la pollution numérique : 1’000 CHF
Centre scolaire du Val-de-Ruz. Neuchâtel (NE)
GreenTrust AI : 2’000 CHF
Gymnase de Nyon (VD)
Comment échapper à l’intimidation ? : 1’000 CHF
ECCG Aimée-Stitelmann
Escape Game Pédagogique sur la pollution numérique : 1’000 CHF
Centre scolaire du Val-de-Ruz. Neuchâtel (NE)
An educational escape room on digital pollution, developed by students taking the social sciences module, aimed at raising awareness among pupils, families and the community of Val-de-Ruz about the environmental and social challenges posed by digital technology – a rapidly growing phenomenon, further accelerated by the development of AI. Through a fun and interactive approach, the project encourages participants to reflect on the impacts of digital technology.
GreenTrust AI : 2’000 CHF
Gymnase de Nyon (VD)
A prototype AI system, already coded as a plugin, designed to reduce unnecessary queries by suggesting more efficient alternatives. The aim is, without restricting usage, to encourage a more responsible use of AI by highlighting the energy impact of queries. The system includes a dashboard and a browser extension that allows users to track the savings made and emissions avoided, whilst providing practical advice on how to optimise usage.
Comment échapper à l’intimidation ? : 1’000 CHF
ECCG Aimée-Stitelmann
An immersive educational kit comprising a pupil’s rucksack, a teacher’s case and an escape game scenario centred on Mimi, a victim of cyberbullying, which invites participants to investigate different areas of their school to highlight mockery, exclusion and psychological abuse. Objective: to understand the mechanisms of bullying, to foster cooperation, empathy and critical thinking, and to provide practical tools for prevention.
Allo ? Allo ? T’es où ? : 2’000 CHF
Classe Spéciale de Stages Pratiques (CSSP) Sion (VS)
ZEROREZO ? Une exposition au CLAC : 4’000 CHF
Gymnase de Nyon (VD)
Sustainable design – un mobile pour enfant en matière recyclées : 2’000 CHF
Collège Calvin (GE)
Allo ? Allo ? T’es où ? : 2’000 CHF
Classe Spéciale de Stages Pratiques (CSSP) Sion (VS)
A week-long ‘no mobile, no screen’ project carried out with a practical class. By giving up their digital devices, pupils and teachers explore life away from screens through workshops, talks with experts and meetings with parents and the local community, focusing on four areas: science, history, culture and health. The aim is to produce first-hand accounts, share these publicly, and create a ready-to-use guide to replicate the experience in other schools.
ZEROREZO ? Une exposition au CLAC : 4’000 CHF
Gymnase de Nyon (VD)
Inaugural exhibition by CLAC (Container Laboratory for Collaborative Art), an art space dedicated to sustainability at the Gymnase de Nyon, exploring the ambivalence of social media—where connection and isolation coexist—as well as its effects on mental health. Running from September to October 2026, it will mark the launch of Mental Health Awareness Month and will be accompanied by educational initiatives: spaces for digital detox, a digital charter, talks and student projects, in collaboration with the School Health Promotion and Prevention Unit. Through personal accounts, installations and educational activities, it will encourage visitors to reflect on our relationship with digital technology.
Sustainable design – un mobile pour enfant en matière recyclées : 2’000 CHF
Collège Calvin (GE)
A school-based mini-company dedicated to creating educational mobiles for children, made from wood and recycled plastics collected from primary schools in Geneva and produced using a CNC router and a laser cutter. Objective: to offer a safe, eco-friendly, locally sourced, suitable and easily repairable toy, and to move towards opening a toy library featuring sustainable games or creating other games aimed at different audiences.
Members of the Committee
Françoise DEMOLE
Sponsor
Maud ROURE
Head of Peace and Youth Programs at the Kofi Annan Foundation
Jean-Jacques LIENGME
President of the Tchendukua Suisse association, former geography/civism teacher at Collège André-Chavanne
Dyvuth LO
Finance and accounting project manager at EFG BANK, treasurer of the Association des Cambodgiens de Genève, active member of the Association Don du Chœur
Célia SEPE
President of the Lyoxa association
“To the whole Eduki team, my congratulations, I thank you for this wonderful Eduki afternoon, with such a joyful, enthusiastic and promising atmosphere! I am impressed by Eduki’s work throughout the year and by the impact the Competition has across Switzerland.” F. Demole
