The Kebisoni Tumanyane Group is a CBO registered with the Government of Uganda, which was started in 2019 as a community-based group that focuses on community development. This organization is sponsored in part by OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) through our support of the KTG youth football league, and Kebisoni Tumanyane Sports Team.

The group leadership consists of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Mobiliser, Sports Representatives, and Parish Coordinators spread over 5 parishes (Nyeibingo, Karuhembe, Mabanga, Garibunda, Kigiro). The Kebisoni town council has 4 wards (Northern,Southern,Central and Eastern).

Among the work that KTG has done so far are initiatives that have had real impact on the local community, including:

1. Creating a youth football league for youth 15 years and up.
2. Buying a solar power system and lighting for Kebisoni HCIV community clinic.
3. Helping to secure 6 University scholarships for some of the poor youth from Kebisoni to join African Renewal University 
4. Securing for free skilling for16 youth with Kigezi Zone Presidential Industrial Hub.
5. Its Branch Kebisoni Tumanyane Sports Team having participated in the Possmuss League (a Kyamakanda Secondary School Football league of former students and well-wishers) for two seasons, and last Season and managing to finish second.
6. Helping and consoling community members that have fallen sick and those who have lost loved ones. During covid pandemic the group was there for those who were bed ridden.
7. Facilitating themed events where members showcase their private businesses every Monday and Tuesday as Market Days and seek for members support.

Of particular note, the KTG youth football league and the Kebison Tumanyane Sports Team have helped the local youth to avoid alcohol abuse by providing a meaningful, organized, and supportive sports experience. Many older youth 15 years and up have benefitted from the league’s emphasis on health education and developing good living habits for success. A particular youth that was falling into alcoholism was rescued by the team. He was encouraged to join. Now he is a goalie for the team, and focusing on his education.

 

OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) is proud to announce our sponsorship of 

The Kebisoni Tumanyane Group (KTG), Youth Football/Soccer League!

The team, Kebisoni Tumanyane Sports, is managed under Kebisoni Tumanyane Group (KTG).
Based in Kebisoni, Rukungiri District, Uganda.
Manager: Robert Turyahikayo.
Original founder and Assistant Team Manager: Nuwamanya Tom Bugaari

Kebisoni Tumanyane Group (KTG) consists of structured leadership with a chairperson, a secretary, and a budget, which conducts monthly and quarterly meetings. KTG is a fully inclusive sports organization, which provides a highly organized team experience for youth 15 years and up. Games occur bi-monthly, with 2 seasons running 8 weeks each, beginning in April and October.

Click for a Kebisoni Tumanyane Team Video on Youtube!

KTG is a fully independent league and registered NGO. Our point person is founder and team captain Nuwamanya Tom Bugari.

OTYO! will be a primary sponsor for KTG from here on, supporting the league with resources such as uniforms, shoes, equipment, transportation, and healthy snacks. Our initial starter sponsorship of 2023 will be for $5000 to outfit the teams. We have already donated $2500 for the first eight week season beginning in April, and we need an additional $2500 for the next eight week season beginning in October.

Moving forward, this project will be one of our main short term initiatives within the target community, and will be ongoing. Following our initial 2023 starter sponsorship to help outfit the league, smaller donation amounts will be needed annually to sustain the league. OTYO! will raise funds to provide these specific resources to the league through quarterly and biannual fundraising.

This exemplifies the type of youth programs that we aim to facilitate through the Community Center after its construction.

                             

Tumanyane Video

All of us at OTYO! A Sigh of Relief are extremely grateful for the generous donations received throughout the month of November, including through Google Match. We are right on target with our fall 2022 fundraising goals! We will be able to fund upcoming short term grants and initiatives in 2023, and we are getting much closer to our long term goals for the Community Centre. Thank you, friends and donors!

     

CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF MACHINES FOR PUBLIC SYSTEM ADDRESS FOR KAKINGA C.O.U. :: OTYO Organization

“May the good Lord bless the works of your hands. OTYO is a non profit charitable organization founded by Jolly Bugari, but with the liaison officer in Uganda–Louise Bugaari. Some directors are in San Francisco California.
Thank God who used this to see the needs of our church.” –Archdeacon Van Amos Katushabe

OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) also wishes to express gratitude to its donors. Thank you for your support, everyone!

OTYO! provides health resources through initiatives directly to our target community in rural western Uganda, as well as small grants to local CBO’s in the region. We also apply our fundraising toward the development of a small community center, which will provide community health education and access to training for trade skills and income generating projects.

 

 

Drive for Purchasing a System for Public Address

 

Our short term initiative fundraising goal for the fall 2022 quarter has been reached, providing $1000 to our target community through Kakinga Parish to purchase a public address system for the community. This initiative aligns with our mission, with the system facilitating community health education and community forums. Donations we receive during the remainder of the fall 2022 season will be applied toward our Community Centre project. We are beginning work on a new short term initiative to be announced for the holiday season.   

 

Thank you, ABURAYA!

 

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African Art Exhibition and Auction Fundraiser for OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief)
at ABURAYA in Oakland CA

Come and enjoy viewing our collection of African art by famous African artists such as David Kibuuka, James Kitamirike, and more. Make an offer on some artwork, or just explore the collection while enjoying some delicious food near Lake Merritt. You don’t have to buy artwork, you can donate from a dollar on up… but bring your wallet, because this is amazing artwork by these guys, and the proceeds are going to a great cause!

Click here to view OTYO! Art Collection

     

ABURAYA is an award winning, fun, and welcoming restaurant with amazingly delicious, well prepared food, specializing in Japanese fried chicken. They are so gracious to donate their venue for this event, and we thank ABURAYA and owner Adachi sincerely.

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The African Art View and Sale Fundraiser for OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief), at ABURAYA, 362 17th Street, Oakland CA, Friday 9/9 through Wednesday 9/14, 11:00am to 9:00pm (closed Sundays). Art Exhibition and Sale featuring works by contemporary Ugandan artists David Kibuuka, James Kitamirike, Dan Sekanwagi, and many others. The exhibition will include oil and acrylics on canvas, limited edition giclee prints, sketches, as well as many unique wooden canvas and wood panel pieces.

Thank you for supporting OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief). OTYO! provides health resources through initiatives directly to our target community in rural western Uganda, as well as small grants to local CBO’s in the region. We also apply our fundraising toward the development of a small community center, which will provide community health education and access to training for trade skills and income generating projects.

Mission Statement

OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) believes that by providing financial and technical support to community based organizations (CBOs) in rural western Uganda, and improving health security in the region, the quality of health and life of women, adolescents, orphans, and the people living in these communities, can be greatly improved. The goals of OTYO! are to improve efficiency and effectiveness of service provision in partnership with local community based organizations in the areas of:
Food Security
Health Care Access
Health Education
Community Empowerment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 2022

OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) is excited to introduce The OTYO! Collection of Fine African Artwork for Charitable Fundraising!  Here you can view our collection in a beautifully photographed digital gallery.  Click to view details about each piece, the artist, the asking price, and make an offer! 

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The OTYO! Collection of Fine African Artwork for Charitable Fundraising

 

Contact us via our website, OTYO on Facebook, otyoasighofrelief on Instagram, twitter.com/otyoisrelief, or email us at otyoasighofrelief@gmail.com

**All proceeds go equally toward funding our short term grants and initiatives, development of the Canon Eric Bugaari Community Centre, and our operations. You may also designate your contribution for a specific initiative or project.

 

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