OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief)

07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone involved with Sunday Streets, Mission today in San Francisco! To the organizers, volunteers, security personnel, and staff, thank you for the honor to participate in an awesome, festive day showcasing culture, entertainment, an amazing open air market, and delicious foods. The event was vibrant, and well attended. We definitely appreciated being able to offer our artwork and crafts, and we greatly enjoyed the cross cultural interactions facilitated by Sunday Streets! Thank you from all of us at OTYO!

07/19/2026

Otyo works in rural east Africa, focusing on community empowerment, and on helping to provide youth and community members with the skills and knowledge needed to create sustainable educational and income generating initiatives for themselves. We work with local CBO’s and also through our own office in the region. We are currently developing an educational center, as well

07/17/2026

With Secret San Francisco – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/14/2026

Join our nonprofit, OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) at Sunday Streets Mission on Sunday, July 19th from 11AM to 5PM!

We are very excited to announce that we have been approved to participate as a local community organization at this event! Join us in San Francisco for an incredible day as we help in celebrating the the Mission District’s vibrant community, culture, and local businesses. We will be offering African paintings, prints, and handmade crafts. Our proceeds help to fund youth programs and skills training in rural Uganda.

San Francisco is shutting down 10 blocks in the Mission this Sunday for a giant community block party — with 92 vendors, a Native art market, and epic dance performances 🎉

READ MORE: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/sunday-streets-san-francisco-mission-district/?utm_source=secretsanfrancisco&utm_medium=fb_post&utm_campaign=sfo&utm_content=202607141305fb_post

07/11/2026

Join our nonprofit, OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) at Sunday Streets Mission on Sunday, July 19th from 11AM to 5PM!

We are very excited to announce that we have been approved to participate as a local community organization at this event! Join us in San Francisco for an incredible day as we help in celebrating the the Mission District’s vibrant community, culture, and local businesses. We will be offering African paintings, prints, and handmade crafts. Our proceeds help to fund youth programs and skills training in rural Uganda.

This year’s event will feature a variety of exciting activations, including:

The Native Marketplace, curated by the American Indian Cultural Center
The Family Resource Fair, hosted by Mission Housing
Our many returning Sunday Streets community exhibitors and partners
A volunteer-produced Drag Show, celebrating creativity, inclusion, and community
Live music, cultural performances, youth activities, recreation, wellness, and much more throughout the event route
Many of Valencia’s brick-and-mortar businesses, which will be activating the street with special activities, sidewalk programming, promotions, and family-friendly experiences right outside their storefronts
Contact us for more info: Instagram and Threads, OTYO! (A Sigh of Relief) Facebook, [email protected], [email protected]

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