Creating Safety & Hope

After returning home from school, Newton discovered local youth trapped in violence, chaos, and hopelessness. He realized the community urgently needed guidance and positive role models.

Responding to Crisis

The community struggled with constant fights, drug misuse, unsafe sanitation, and despair. Newton, once a sponsored street boy himself, decided something had to change — and he would be the one to start.

The Birth of the Oasis

It began with a paper-ball and a few children. During play, Newton taught simple but life-changing lessons about safety, hygiene, and avoiding drugs — planting the seeds for a new generation.

Formalizing the Vision

As the group grew, they became a team: Life Skills Oasis. More than football, it became the only safe place in the slum to learn manners, life skills, and hope. Other coaches soon adopted Newton’s halftime teaching model.

Expansion & Philosophy

In 2015, Newton and volunteers founded the Thika Street Family Football Club, helping 37 street children leave the streets and return to school. The motto became clear: “Use what you have effectively.”

With international volunteers, the physical Oasis slowly grew — better floors, a hall, toilets, and a safe place for children to thrive.