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!

‘Crab Grab’ raises money for AP!



Kaylie and her sorority



AP would like to say a big thanks to previous volunteer Kaylie Wallace and her sorority, who raised funds for Aziza’s Place this September.

Sorority ‘Pi Beta Phi’, the Virginia Epsilon chapter of 100 girls from the University of Virginia, hosted a ‘Crab Grab’ event where students came to eat crabs and donate money to their national charity. This year the team did some extra work and sold t-shirts to raise funds for Aziza’s Place.

Kaylie continues to support AP by keeping in touch with her previous students via email. She is excited to be able to extend her support further by getting her friends and community involved too. Thankyou girls for supporting AP from home!

November treats

A big thankyou to volunteer Emma Horsfall who took us all out for dinner this month.  She saw the sparkle in the eyes of the kids at the mention of the word 'PIZZA!', so we piled into tuk-tuks and headed off to Sorya mall.  The kids enjoyed delicious pizza and finished off with ice-cream!  See the pics below:

Ready to go - how many people can we fit in the tuk-tuk?!



Ny and Thida waiting patiently for their pizza.



Mmmm ch'ngun (delicious)! 

Sreyphea devouring her pizza.



Emma making sure

everyone is happy.



Channy and Ream taking it easy

after their meal.

Sisters Sreysros and Sreynak
enjoy a special ice-cream treat
for dessert!

Kaylie Wallace

Kaylie came to Aziza's Place to spend her summer volunteering and experiencing life in Phnom Penh.  With her bubbly personality, energy and enthusiasm, she made a new best friend in Channy as they studied English together (see  left).  Kaylie also taught English to the staff and lent a hand in various adminstration projects.  Many thanks for your work Kaylie - we look forward to seeing you when you return!           

How did you find Aziza’s Place?

Amjad Ghori is a lifelong friend of my father!  I didn’t have to look very far to stumble upon this amazing opportunity.

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

I study Global Development and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, where I am currently in my third year. I knew I wanted to gain some experience abroad, and ideally, through an NGO or non-profit in a developing nation. I followed my dad’s advice and contacted Amjad, who quickly offered me the opportunity to work at AP for the summer. I didn’t think twice and started booking tickets and making plans! The fact that my mom was able to join me for two weeks made the experience even more special and meaningful.