Author: Ellen Homstad

So long – thoughts from MOT’s founding mother

22. February was my last day as a MOT employee. I would not be honest if I say that it is not a strange feeling and that I easily become emotional about it. It has been like a 28 year long fairy tale, with so many great days and moments. Some really tough ones too […]

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MOT SA’s parent meetings and an impactful story from a MOT coach

This month we’ve hosted two MOT Introductions to Parents/Guardians to inform them about MOT and also to inspire them about the MOT Sessions that will be conducted with their kids at our partnering schools. We had over 100 parents attending both evenings and we are extremely happy about the great turnout! We have received really […]

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MOT Thailand presented MOT to new schools

This month MOT Thailand would like to tell you about us presenting the MOT Programmes to the Catholic School; St. Paul Nongkhai School in Nongkhai Thailand. MOT Thailand has been granted permission from the school director to organize activities for the students of this school. MOT Thailand is very honored and delighted to be given […]

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MOT Norway and elite football clubs work together against racism

MOT Norway has worked closely with Norwegian elite football clubs for many years, where the focus has been on making the players aware of their position as role models for youth. This cooperation is now elevated to a new level. MOT Norway and Norsk Toppfotball (Norwegian top football) will through the project “Det krever MOT […]

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Important new research project in MOT Latvia

Taking into account the excellent campaign in 2021, MOT Latvia is continuing its work on raising brand awareness and has set the goal of pursuing a new large-scale campaign on inclusion. This was an extremely important topic for us in the after pandemic times. Our MOT coaches experienced more and more new negative signs when […]

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Why robustness?

My greatest MOT pride in February is the work done on the book “The Power of Resilience”. The inspiration for the work has been to write a book that can be understood by many, especially key persons in countries’ governments, municipalities, schools, and kindergartens. The content is backed up by scientific findings. How can we […]

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Basic steps to robustness

When do you feel most robust? Often it comes down to the most basic things in life. To have slept enough, had some good food, spent time with friends, and been able to get outside for a bit. In other words; it might sound like a boring solution, but it doesn’t have to be complicated […]

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Great things ahead for MOT SA

We are proud and honoured to have been invited and an official charity partner for the Africa Care Tennis hosted a Power Breakfast event. It was attended by leaders, policymakers and decision-makers around the country to join in the discussion on “How Society can actively fight Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide’. We as MOT South […]

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MOT Foundation’s exciting deal and manuscript updates

Yesterday morning I was getting ready for an important business meeting – in person, finally! Suddenly the lights turned off, and I could see from the message on my phone that there is some disaster in the whole region. What should I do? I was thinking and reacting fast, getting my phone’s flashlight on. I […]

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