Raelan Barbosa

How did you find Aziza’s Place?

While traveling in Phnom Penh I decided that I wanted to do some volunteer work.  A friend I made directed me to AP and I loved the organization instantly!

What brings you here? What is your motivation to come?

I am travelling for one year in South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. I have become particularly attached to Cambodia and love Phnom Penh. I have wanted to have an extended travelling experience for years and just recently finally had the opportunity to do so. I hope to meet new people, learn about the culture in this part of the world and have some amazing new adventures and experiences.

Maxime Rovere

Maxime came to Aziza’s Place in August 2011.  He spent a month enjoying teaching basic French, English and Computer classes with the House Moms, and a lot of sport outside with the children!  The children and staff enjoyed Maxime’s energy and the older boys especially loved having some competitive spirit added to the volleyball court.  We wish Maxime all the best in continuing his studies of Finance in France.  

   

How did you find Aziza’s Place?

Thanks to Amjad Ghori, in London, summer 2010

What brings you here? What is your motivation to come? 

I wished to be useful and take part in Amjad's personal project.

What are you doing or did you do at AP?

I spent time with fantastic kids. I've tried to teach them some basic french :).

What advice would you give to new volunteers 

Listen, look, enjoy! It's gonna be an amazing experience.

What did you do before coming to AP?

I'm still student, in a French Business School, based in Lyon. But months before I came, I used to work in a Bank -corporate finance department.

What are your plans for after AP?

Ahah, time to go back to school :). 

What’s your favorite memory at AP?  

So many - Couldn't say, sorry ! 

Leila Antakly

Leila and the girls all dressed up for family night.

Leila came to Aziza's Place filled with energy, inspiration and ideas for working with the children. Leila taught three English classes at AP and also the staff English classes. She provided inspiration by guiding, encouraging and providing expertise for the older children's film projects. She encouraged the children to identify and pursue their passions and abilities and opened their perspectives to the wide-ranging opportunities available to them if they are willing to work hard. Leila also used her skills in networking and connecting with people to fundraise among family and friends from around the world. Leila returned to Beirut after three months of volunteering at AP. We thank her for her input and dedication to the children at Aziza's Place and wish her all the best!

How did you find Aziza’s Place?
I found Aziza's Place through a friend of mine who came across it on idealist.org.


What brings you here? What is your motivation to come?

It has always been a dream of mine to challenge myself by going somewhere far away and explore something very new. I also wanted to volunteer and work with children, so when I read the posting on idealist, I knew right away this was exactly the kind of experience I wanted.


What brings you here? What is your motivation to come?
It has always been a dream of mine to challenge myself by going somewhere far away and explore something very new. I also wanted to volunteer and work with children, so when I read the posting on idealist, I knew right away this was exactly the kind of experience I wanted.

Hayley Carter

Hayley trying her hand at traditional Khmer music, with

instruction from Chanty.

From November 2010 until January 2011 Aziza’s Place was honored to have Hayley Carter come on board as a volunteer. Hayley provided incredible support to the AP team, using her Human Resource skills to support the staff during a time of management transition. She taught the three levels of English to AP residents, guiding the children to create interesting projects and a collated case study of South America, and also taught English classes to the house-mom’s. With her warm and down-to-earth personality Hayley quickly and easily fit into the AP team.  She headed back to the UK in February to continue working in the field of Human Resources. She is missed by all of us – we look forward to seeing her again sometime soon!
 

How did you find Aziza’s Place?

Through Outreach International

What brings you here? What is your motivation to come?

I wanted to do something different, step out of my comfort zone for a while and see some of the world, but have more focus than travelling. The idea of doing this whilst being able to help in my own small way just felt right.

Marcela Granados

Marcela Granados came to Aziza's Place with energy and excitement about teaching our students mathematics.  The children didn't take long to be inspired and enthused about thier extra maths tutoring during the two weeks she was here.  Marcela joined in with all of AP's activities including the Water Festival events on her first day here, and arranging a delicious feast of fajita's one Wednesday evening.  Thankyou Marcela!   

Emma Horsfall

Emma Horsfall brought fun and games to AP as she taught our beginner English classes to Ream (pictured left), Channy, Lina and newest student Sreynak.  There was always a lot of laughter coming from the front room as the children enjoyed learning new English words, phrases, drawing colorful pictures, watching English DVDs and learning new English songs. 
Emma was in Phnom Penh for six months and volunteered at AP while also working at another NGO.  She has headed home to the UK to complete her teaching qualifications.  Thankyou Emma for bringing your love, your hugs, and positive energy to everyone at AP!  We wish you all the best for your new adventures ahead.        

 

How did you find Aziza’s Place?

Through the Pari Project.

What brings you here?

A job placement with the Pari Project What is your motivation to come? A job, change of scenery, a life changing experience.

What are you doing or did you do at AP?
English teaching of Lina, Channy, Ream and Sreynak.

Mathematics and Mexican fajita's!

Volunteer Marcela Granados came to Aziza's Place for two weeks.  She brought her love of mathematics to the children and inspired them to extend themselves in all aspects of their learning.  Check out some pictures of her visit.



The advanced mathematics class is excited to check out

new maths books that Marcela kindly brought over

with her from the US. 



The children are all on time, now that they each

have a new watch!

   

Theara is excited about Mexican fajita's Marcela and

the staff prepared for everyone to enjoy.  

Sreyphea loves chilli peppers!



The staff enjoying their time with Marcela.



A group farewell.  Thankyou Marcela!