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MOT has the lives of the youth as its core focus.
MOT empowers the youth to make conscious choices and to show courage
courage to live, courage to care, courage to say no.
The Norwegian word “MOT” means “COURAGE” in English and “MOED” in Afrikaans.
Purpose of MOT SA
The challenges faced by young people in our fast-moving world are diverse and complex. Our youth are faced with daily challenges and difficult situations, poverty, broken families, exposed and living with emotional, physical and substance abuse from a very early age. Often these young people are vulnerable and end up in environments and communities where the situation poses a significant risk for their emotional and physical well-being. MOT SA focuses on the YOUTH and aims to improve the social environment and basic quality of life of young people, by teaching them essential life and social skills to deal effectively with their daily challenges.
We achieve immediate, tangible, and visible results in the lives of the youth, while at the same time affecting long-term changes in the classroom and in their communities. Through the MOT programmes, the youth are empowered with courage, resilience and life skills to make the right life choices for them to develop to their full potential and become leaders and positive role models in their communities.
MOT SA is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No. 930 028 579) and Non-profit Organisation (NPO No: 078-690).
MOT Song “Show Courage” by Askil Holm and Students from South Africa. Click here to view.
Student Feedback
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| I have enjoyed each MOT session very much. I am also much more confident. And MOT helped us to show respect to one another. Ganiefah Spadonie, Early Childhood Development (ECD) Student, College of Cape Town, Crawford Campus |
MOT has given me the motivation to press on in life. They (MOT) have given me and my peers the tools to execute each day positively. They validate us as students – we and what we say matters. Imeraan Thomas, ECD Student, College of Cape Town, Crawford Campus |
With MOT I have learnt to be myself no matter what. Before I met MOT I didn’t understand what it means to value yourself, but now I know and understand at the same time. MOT made me see that I can do a lot with my life. Zukiswa Makhalima, ECD Student, College of Cape Town, Crawford Campus |
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| MOT is a very good programme. You learn to get to know your classmates better and you are more comfortable and open to one another. The MOT sessions had made a very big impact on all of us. It has improved communication between us and helped us to respect and appreciate each other. Grace Melane, student at Citrusdal Campus, West Coast College | I have enjoyed each MOT session very much. I am also much more confident and MOT helped us to show respect for one another. Sindiso Sagela, student at Bellville Campus, Northlink College | The MOT Programme changed me as a person. I was a difficult person with a short temper before. Now I am different – I’m now more confident and have found that I am better able to deal with conflicts and my moods and to relate with people. Ameer Solomons, student at Belhar Campus, Northlink College |
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| "I have learned a lot from MOT. Even my family is impressed with my behaviour and the way I attend classes. It helped me to learn more about myself." Sabelo Msila, Jewellery Student, College of Cape Town, Guguletu Campus | "The MOT sessions were good for me. I’ve lost my Grandmother last year. She was a big part of my life. The MOT sessions helped me to accept reality and make the grieving process easier. It changed my life." Chuma Makupula, Jewellery Student, College of Cape Town, Guguletu Campus | "I love these MOT sessions; they are like a brain storming sessions to me, helping me to learn. I am looking forward to attend MOT and to be part of the sessions.” Kanku Mvuselelo, Jewellery Student, College of Cape Town, Guguletu Campus |
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