What we do

Oasis educates

This is a key part of what we do in providing options for those who have none.

In Harare, Zimbabwe, a Pre-School Education Programme has been established in response to the economic instability and the ongoing HIV/AIDS pandemic. In Mozambique Oasis is helping local churches run extra-curricular courses for primary school children. In Kampala, Uganda, girls are educated using a catch-up curriculum that enables them to eventually gain admission to a local school. In the UK, Oasis is involved in establishing schools in urban priority areas where a new approach to education is desperately needed – academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally balanced.

Oasis equips

Jacob's Well trainee, Oasis India

Oasis runs computer-training projects across the world to confront the injustice of those from poor backgrounds being denied access to I.T. technology.

Net2work is the Oasis computer-training programme that is presented in easy-to-understand language with an online testing and certification system. In addition to the I.T. training, life skills, job application advice, skills and personal coaching are also offered to the students.

In Kambuzama, a high-density suburb of Harare, Oasis has established a Skills Training Academy (OSTA) that offers training to unemployed young people to help them find work and establish sustainable lives. The courses include small-scale agriculture, I.T. training, tailoring, security guard training and carpentry. Students are also offered a place on an entrepreneur course which teaches business skills and basic bookkeeping.

In India Oasis delivers full-time comprehensive tailoring training courses in 3 ‘Jacobs Well’ centres across India. Trainees are able to work on different products, from clothing to accessories and cards.

In Dhaka, Bangladesh a high quality Mechanical Training Skills Centre for young men has been established.

In Beira, Mozambique, Oasis runs leadership courses for young people to help them lead effectively in their church and local community.

In the UK Oasis offers a Degree in Youth Work and Ministry which combines Christian theology with youth work theory and practice. Graduates not only receive a full BA Hons Degree, but also a JNC – the UK’s nationally recognized qualification in youth work. Oasis also offers a wide portfolio of additional training options.

Oasis enables and empowers

The disenfranchised

The ‘Foyer at Croydon’ in London provides housing and training for 18 residents and also offers information, advice and guidance about careers to members of the local community. The aim is to break the cycle of ‘no job – no home’ by encouraging young people to maximize their potential and empowering them to live independently.

Young people

in the UK and USA Oasis provides opportunities for hundreds of young people to volunteer as part of a church or community-based placement serving diverse, urban communities in the UK and around the world.

People in crisis

In and around Chennai, India, Oasis has worked with those impacted by the Tsunami, helping people to retrain and start new businesses.

The Church

Oasis is the founding partner of the Faithworks Movement which exists to empower and inspire local churches to develop their role at the heart of their community, in order to see individuals and communities transformed. Faithworks equips churches, projects and organizations with resources, training and consultancy as they serve their local communities.