Hundreds of pupils and numerous teachers from HAK/HAS Innsbruck took part in a charity event at Innsbruck’s Baggersee in early July. The aim of the event was to raise funds for MOYO and, at the same time, to highlight the importance of education for girls in Africa. Together, pupils and teachers completed thousands of laps around the Baggersee. Thanks to the support of sponsors, a substantial sum was raised. As
On the morning of June 13th, the MOYO board invited members and friends of the association to an excursion to Lake Obernberg near the Brenner Pass, enjoying the sweltering summer temperatures. The group was accompanied by Dr. Klaus Schallhart, biologist and scientific coordinator of the alpine research facilities at the University of Innsbruck. During a hike around the lake, the participants learned some interesting facts and scientific research findings: Lake
A Punch and Judy show is one of the absolute highlights for the youngest among us. If the whole thing benefits a charitable cause, then parents and grandparents are also happy to be inspired. Thanks to the support of the HoLaRo Punch and Judy show and the Ko Ko We parents’ association, the MOYO association hosted an entertaining afternoon in the Kolsassberg Community hall on Friday, 24 April 2026.
On 13 March, it was that time again: under the motto ‘Jambo Tyrol meets Kenya’, the MOYO team once again cooked at the dinner club in Integrationshaus. The dinner club is a series of events organised by Integrationshaus of the Diocese of Innsbruck. Under the motto ‘Eat with us for a good life for all’, people from different cultures come together at cookery evenings, enjoy culinary delicacies and do something
On the evening of 11 December, another MOYO lecture theatre cinema event took place at the University’s GeiWi campus. The programme featured the film ‘FATUMA – Struggles and Successes of a Woman in Tanzania.’ Fatuma is a 2018 Tanzanian feature film directed by Jordan Riber, who produced it together with his parents John Riber and Louise Riber. The film was highly praised by critics and won several awards at international
On 6 December, the Innsbruck University Big Band held a charity concert in aid of the MOYO association. Under the direction of Martin Ohrwalder, a special evening full of jazzy sounds and rousing grooves took place at the Neuwirt inn in Wattens in collaboration with the Grammophon cultural association. Since its founding in 2004, the band has brought together students and teachers from a wide range of disciplines, united by
On 28 November, the Botanical Garden was once again transformed into the cosiest winter market in Innsbruck! The smell of roasted almonds, punch and mulled wine filled the air and got visitors in the mood for the upcoming Christmas season. Various exhibitors presented lovingly designed handicrafts from all over the world at the small craft market. Visitors were able to purchase small, sustainable gifts for themselves or their loved ones.
Yesterday, a screening of the documentary political thriller ‘Thank You for the Rain’ took place at the Agnes Heller House at the university. The film is about Kenyan farmer Kisilu Musya, who picks up a camera and films the effects of climate change in his village. Rain used to be a blessing for the drought-stricken area where he lives. But now flash floods are sweeping away the crops and a
On the afternoon of 22 November 2025, a suitcase market took place in the Kolsass community hall. The items on offer in the suitcases left nothing to be desired. Many homemade items were on display. Jewellery, crochet work, teas, soaps, herbal salts and liqueurs – as well as handicrafts and much more were available for purchase. Our MOYO stand was run by our dedicated association member Michaela Irowec. The stand
On Wednesday, 18 November 2025, the Sixty Twenty pub hosted an evening of football for a good cause. Together with the pub’s event manager Tobi, the idea of a charity Wuzzler tournament was born. This project was finally realised thanks to the support of the TST Tablesoccer Tirol. A total of 20 teams of different levels responded to the Tablesoccers’ call to “kick for a good cause”, and supporters of