The Zaian Aimable-Lina Youth Centre

Aim

To create a youth centre in Ashburton Park, Croydon in memory of 15-year-old Zaian Aimable-Lina who was tragically killed there in Dec. 2021

Honouring Zaian, "a beautiful soul"

On the evening of 30 December 2021, just after 7pm, 15-year-old Zaian Aimable-Lina was fatally stabbed in a park in Croydon. He was a much-loved and hugely popular student at nearby Oasis Academy Shirley Park.

Described as “a beautiful soul, filled with a kindness and wisdom beyond his years”, police say Zaian’s tragic killing, at the hands of another 15-year old, was the result of a totally unprovoked and brutal attack.

The Oasis Charitable Trust, with the support Zaian's family and school community (Oasis Academy Shirley Park) aim to create a lasting legacy in his memory. "The Zaian Youth Centre" will be based in a disused building in the park where he died and will be open for the whole community.

We believe it will serve as a symbol that – even in his death – this remarkable young man is making a difference. It will also be of huge benefit to families in the local community, providing holistic services and support.

Together our task is to work to protect our most vulnerable children and teenagers, not only by keeping them from harm but by giving them the opportunity they need to thrive and flourish.

Will you support this project which will stand as a symbol of hope and a lasting legacy to Zaian Aimable-Lina?

See media article in The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/london-england-croydon-b1995670.html

This project successfully funded on 28th March 2022