Born in a village with a physical disability, Esther overcomes all the difficulties of survival and strives to do her best and develop herself, even if she is not as good as other normal children. She comes from a family that lives from hand to mouth and knows only bitter poverty. Nevertheless, Esther managed to complete primary and secondary school, which are actually intended for normal children. The challenges of
This year, the MOYO association once again launched a fundraising hiking project together with Swiss mountain runner Beat Lohner, which raised over EUR 10,000. The programme consisted of three stages on the Stubai High Trail (starting in Neustift), with a total length of 63,8 kilometres and an elevation gain of 4,696 metres and a loss of 5,053 metres. Here is a brief report on the event: Unfortunately, I received a
The Wilten Summer of Culture stands for joie de vivre, openness and cultural participation, across all generations, free of charge and in the centre of the city. For 20 days, Wiltener Platzl and Kaiserschützenplatz are transformed into an open stage for cultural diversity, culinary discoveries and communal experiences in public spaces. On 2 July, the time had come: MOYO and Argentinian Zumba trainer Vanesa Villalba de Leitner hosted a charity
On the afternoon of 14 June, the MOYO Board invited members and friends of the association to an excursion, including a guided tour, to Lake Piburger See in the Ötztal valley in midsummer temperatures. The group was accompanied by Dr Klaus Schallhart, biologist and scientific coordinator of the Alpine research centres at the University of Innsbruck. During a hike around the lake, the participants learnt about the formation of the
Together with the Austrian Student Union/Sustainability Department and the University of Innsbruck, MOYO hosted a film screening on the topic of fast fashion on 8 May at 6pm.In the cosy SOFA room in Josef-Hirn-Strasse, the documentary film ‘The true cost’, which takes an unsparing look behind the scenes of the global textile industry, was shown over sacks and drinks. Questions such as: ‘Who really pays for our cheap clothes?’‘What are
Thanks to our contact person Margaret, who commutes between Kenya and Tyrol, we were able to receive new handicrafts. These lovely accessories in African design are handmade by the girls we support in Africa. This enables us to achieve two goals at the same time: the girls, who receive training as seamstresses, gain practical and professional experience through this project. In return, our organisation MOYO receives original articles with an
On 24 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
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 Kolsass Community hall on Friday, 24 January 2025.
On 14th of December, it was that time again – the Patsch Advent market opened its doors from 12:00 – 18:00. Visitors were able to admire and purchase handmade carvings, natural cosmetics, decorative items and lovingly crafted knitwear and textiles from local producers at a variety of festively decorated market stalls. The brass players of the Patsch music band provided a festive musical backdrop. Culinary delights were also provided: in
On 29 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.