Bridging Oasis of Hope Mathare

Brian Clark founded People Bridge to inspire people to fulfill their God-given dreams in 2019.

In 2006 I met a young man named George as a part of a mission trip with Cru.  George grew up in the slums of Mathare and God bridged education and relationships for him to now be a pastor in South Africa.  We have remained close over the years.

Through George I met Jacob and Maureen in the spring of 2020 on a trip to Kenya.  Jacob grew up in the slums of Mathare with George as kids and he was bridged to education and way out of the poverty as well.

Jacob worked for two American ministries for many years and then branched out to form Oasis of Hope Mathare.  His wife, Mareen, has held a government job while Jacob faithfully has loved and served youth in Mathare through Oasis of Hope for over five years with very little support.  For the last 6 years Jacob has been going back to this largely unreached, poor slum where he grew up and loving hundreds of kids and families along the way.

Jacob and Maureen have the trust of the government, community leaders, families, and children.  Between 150-200 youth come every Saturday morning to their Bible club where they are loved, hear about Christ, have snacks, play games, and allowed to be kids.

They also provide film classes, run a soccer team, do home visits, provide business training to families, and are available to those in need.  They are a bridge of hope to hundreds of people living in poverty.