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 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.
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
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
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
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