SCOUTS at OASIS of HOPE

Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting are ALIVE and THRIVING in OASIS OF HOPE...a program for the street kids of Kitale, Kenya.

These street kids are run-aways, stay-aways, and throw-aways from across the RIFT VALLEY ...from age 4 to 14... who live in a desperate world of hunger, glue fumes, illness and homelessness.

But programs like Oasis Scouting bring a deep sense of pride...of teamwork...of discipline...of accomplishment...to a big group of children who could really use an encouraging influence in their lives.

Under the watchful eyes of Joseph and Geoffrey...these kids are gaining social and interactive skills that are in sharp contrast to the skillset that comes from life on the streets of Kenya.

They also learn to work TOGETHER through projects, games, outings and exercises.
The contrast between their street attire...years old and never washed...and their crispy clean and ironed scouting outfits is a symbol of their contrasting worlds...

But that is what OASIS of HOPE is all about...bringing Christian LOVE and action together ...rather than just grieve for the plight of Kitale's 'glue boys' ....they actually reach out EVERY DAY with food and education and mentoring and HOPE... Jesus didn't say 'feel bad for your neighbor' ...he didn't say 'open your eyes' about your neighbors...He said LOVE your neighbors. 
When the life skills and values that are taught in SCOUTING catch hold in the life of an orphan from the mean-streets...the results are life changing...

doubt that?

Look at the pride in the face of this young scout ...
Susie Kissling, a friend of mine, made the simple CHOICE to become an ADVOCATE  for homeless street kids by investing her heart in scouting at OASIS...she's a real life hero.

 

REACHING BEYOND OURSELVES WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD's LOVE.

Want to know more? 

E-mail Oasis founder Lydia Monroe at oasisofhope@mac.com