Progress
OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) is a relatively new NGO. Our history is comprised of organizational structure building, program design, fundraising at the ground level, obtaining 501 (c) (3) status. Building solid support from Ugandan and US communities. Building donor base. Receiving financial and in-kind donations (clothing, books and land). Established connection/ partnership with a large NGO based in the UK.
We visit Uganda regularly to conduct needs assessments, establish and maintain contacts and networks to the communities and to similar CBO’s and NGO’s, conduct organization business, and research potential income generating crafts and industries.
OTYO! will not only support local CBO’s, but will also create structures to ensure that positive changes in the community endure, and that programs improving quality of life have a place to expand, such as the Community Centre.
We are essentially reaching our necessary funding for the first room of the Community Centre, which will house a starter provide skills training, health education, and enricment programs for the local youth. Our hope is to break ground on this room in 2026. Additions to the Community Centre will be worked toward in the longer term.