My journey began in my late 20s when I was working in Greece for a reality TV show. It became painfully clear that my life was not unfolding as I had hoped. Wasn't there more I could contribute to the world?

In search of purpose, I embarked on global travels. However, I didn't find the answers I sought and was left deeply perplexed about my place in the world. Upon returning to Norway, I battled severe depression and eventually found myself hospitalized. It was then that I realized I needed to shift my focus from myself to serving others. This led me to Kenya.

Through an acquaintance, I found myself at an orphanage in Mombasa, where I volunteered with daily tasks and spent time with the children. My intention wasn't to "save the children of Africa," but rather to save myself from my own struggles. It was during this time that I grasped the importance of being a resource. With the help of medication and all the magical interactions with the kids, I slowly began to heal. Unfortunately, corruption within the orphanage came to light, and I had to leave.

However, shortly after, I encountered another group of children who were not attending school, and I felt compelled to help. Visiting government schools shocked me with their poor standards and lack of resources. Private schools were far too expensive. So, what was the best way to support these kids?

In what may seem like madness now, but was a natural solution at the time, I decided to start my own school.

Fresh from permaculture and natural building training, I was brimming with ideas and energy. My mission was clear: to create a five-star green school for children from underprivileged families. And that's how Eco Moyo got its name. "Eco" being short for ecology and "Moyo" meaning “heart” in Swahili, signifying a love for the environment.

With the support of family and friends, I acquired school materials, hired teachers, and rented facilities for our new project. Simultaneously, my artist friend Martin Whatson's career took off, and he began supporting the school. Thanks to him, we secured a 10-acre plot away from Mombasa's noise and pollution. Our school Director, Asumptor, managed the school from Mombasa, while Lee (my partner at the time) and I focused on the new plot's development.

Initially, things were challenging. We lived in a mud house with limited solar power, and water being brought by motorbikes. Daily tasks were exhausting and time-consuming. Nonetheless, we continued to make progress. In Norway, I worked tirelessly to gather support for the school. Finally, The Oslo School of Architecture and Design agreed to design classrooms and fund construction. Students from various countries joined us in Kenya, collaborating with local craftsmen to build unique structures.

Another Norwegian university, NTNU, participated in a building workshop, and partnerships were formed with Architects Without Borders and Engineers Without Borders for a site masterplan. These collaborations have yielded many fruitful projects to this day.

To make ends meet, I worked as a land surveyor in Norway every summer. I didn't receive a salary from Eco Moyo for the first five years. Martin's support grew, and with his friend Fredrik, they organized online art auctions featuring international street art to support Eco Moyo. This initiative has been a significant success and we could never have gotten to where we are today without these amazing souls.

In 2017, the oldest children from Mombasa joined our new school as boarding students. We continued expanding the school, constructing new buildings each year.

Hundreds of children from the nearby village eventually joined, many of whom had never attended school. Thanks to partners around the world, we now provide free food, uniforms, and a wide range of after-school activities for the children. Most importantly, we have become a safe haven for the kids and a hub for local events.

The gratitude I feel toward those who have supported us along the way—both then and now—is beyond words. The school is now complete and serves 200 children and 22 staff members daily.