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Read the latest posts in The MOT Youth Blog below.
This month, we are proud to introduce Lesleeco Koopman as our Youth Blogger of the Month, a young leader whose journey with MOT is a true reflection of courage, growth, and resilience. From his first experience as a MOT Youth to standing confidently as a voice of hope for others, Lesleeco’s story shows what can […]
At just 17 years old, Beauty Kapinga is already a powerful example of growth, courage, and leadership. A learner at our partnering school, Gardens Commercial High School, Beauty joined the MOT programme in 2022 at the age of 13. What began as a step into the unknown soon became a life‑changing journey of self-discovery. This […]
Meet Bilquees Muller, a passionate Young MOTivator from our partnering school, Gardens Commercial High School. Bilquees began her MOT journey in 2022, and since then, MOT has played a powerful role in shaping her confidence, purpose, and outlook on life. Through MOT, she found her voice, discovered her strength, and learned what it truly means […]
This month, we are proud to introduce Aluwela Khiba as our MOT Youth Blogger of the Month. Aluwela is a Young MOTivator and a learner at our partnering school, Gardens Commercial High School in Cape Town. Her story is a beautiful reminder of what it means to grow through courage, step into leadership, and keep […]
Anovuyo Nqweniso is from Burgersdorp and is a learner at Ethembeni Secondary School. She joined MOT in 2022 and, in 2024, was selected to become a Young MOTivator. A Young MOTivator is a young person who has completed the MOT programme and is chosen for their positive attitude, courage, and leadership qualities. They play an […]
Meet Laila Jacobs from Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, a student at Gardens Commercial High School. Laila began her MOT journey in Grade 8, 2022, and today, she shares how MOT has shaped her into a confident young woman. Here is Laila’s story: “I have always been a shy and introverted person, but I’ve also loved challenging […]
Meet Corné Morgan, one of our inspiring MOT Youth from Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape. He joined the MOT Programme in 2023 and has already shown what it means to live with courage. Because of his positive attitude and the way he embodies MOT’s core values, Corné was selected to become a Young MOTivator, a youth […]
Explore this captivating poem prepared by the talented MOT Youth from Gardens Commercial High School, skillfully crafted by Kino Moni and Bilqees Miller. The Courage to Care First day of school, early in the morn’Sitting together in the school hallAlong came a teacher, but oh we were wrongThis joyous soul came in with a song […]
This month’s MOT Youth Blogger of the Month presents a captivating and heartfelt poem written by our Young MOTivator, Preston Saayman. This powerful poem, written during our Young MOTivators’ Education (Youth Leadership Camp) in 2019, serves as a testament to the remarkable impact of MOT and its invaluable work. Today, Preston says that his motivation […]