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.