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Will your school or municipality prevent bullying, exclusion and mental health problems?
Will your school or municipality prevent bullying, exclusion and mental health problems?
MOT works to develop robust young people and class cultures where everyone is included. We believe this is the key to creating a warmer and safer society.
MOT prevents and protects against the most negative effects in adolescence. 7 out of 10 young people who have MOT at school say that MOT helps them to be themselves, and that MOT contributes to a classroom environment where no one is on the outside.
Schools that follow the MOT programmes experience less bullying, fewer young people without a single friend, fewer mental health problems and less substance abuse.
If you would like to become a MOT School, please click here to send email.
Among the factors that make MOT unique are the five programmes in schools and local communities, with a 50-50 focus on the individual and on the group. The programmes strengthen the individual’s robustness and awareness and promote robust and constructive relationships – safe class environments, inclusive school cultures and sustainable local communities.
See moreLocal MOT coaches, who are excellent at reaching the youth are crucial for MOT to have success. A MOT school is a secondary or upper secondary school that has entered into partnership with MOT. MOT also enters into partnership with municipalities. Click below to see all the schools in MOT South Africa that have MOT.
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The MOT Value-Based Corporate Training Programme is hosted in person. The purpose of the MOT project as a whole The MOT life-skills training programmes assist with managing peer pressure, self-belief and taking responsibility for your own life and future. MOT focuses strongly on developing self-confidence, sound values, positive attitude and behaviour, self-leadership and respect and […]
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet allows anyone to raise funds for MOT South Africa, without it costing you a cent! Every time you swipe your card, a contribution of your spending will be given to us, at no cost to you! Give the Gift of Courage to our Youth every time you shop at a MySchool partner. […]
This year’s theme is “The Courage to Take Opportunities” – a bold message that encourages young people to recognise everyday chances to have the Courage to Live, lead, grow, and create impact, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. We believe youth need more than motivation—they need real preparation. These events are designed to help young people transition […]
At MOT South Africa, we believe that building courageous, confident youth starts with strong support at home. That’s why our recent Parents’ Workshop wasn’t just a workshop — it was a powerful reminder of how important parents are in shaping resilient young people and in supporting their kids, especially during their vital years. The session […]
This month MOT South Africa hosted the Principals’ Best Practice Follow-up Session at the College of Cape Town, Crawford Campus. The session brought together ten schools currently participating in this collaborative project—a partnership between MOT South Africa and the Positive Behaviour Intervention and Resource Centre (PBIRC), supported by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). These […]
“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the heart of the ECD Practitioner Programme we’ve hosted, where fun and learning came together through our experiential learning approach. On 16 April 2025, a group of passionate and eager young students from the College of Cape Town, Crawford […]
There’s something truly special about gathering people who are passionate about making a difference. This past week, we felt it again — that familiar spark of purpose and hope — as we successfully hosted our third MOT Coaches’ Basic Education training for 2025, held from 11–13 April. It was more than just a training. It […]
What if we told you that something as simple as saying “hello” could brighten someone’s entire day? That’s exactly what our Hello Campaign is all about—spreading kindness, one greeting at a time! Whether it’s a wave to your neighbour, a cheerful “hi” in the hallway, or a heartfelt “how are you?” to a stranger—you never […]