from February / March Newsletter 2009
Age: 14
Place of Birth: Kompong Cham, Cambodia
Home: Kompong Cham, Cambodia
Came to Aziza’s Place: February 2007
School: Tuol Tompong
Grade: 4
Chanty is originally from Cambodian Light Children's Association (CLCA), an orphanage in the Dey Krahom area, where Nader first volunteered. Through art, the two formed a quick bond. Nader brought Ty sketchbooks and talked about his passion for art and Ty filled up his sketchbooks with tons of drawings. When the Dey Krahom slum was razed for development and CLCA had to relocate to the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Ty joined Nader and became the first resident at Aziza’s Place.
In the two years that Ty has been here he has grown-up quite a lot while facing some formidable challenges. Ty was always recognized as the “artist,” quickly showing off his sketchbook to new visitors. But as the other children continue to develop their talents, he has been forced to find his own identity outside of art. Though visibly difficult at times, Ty has developed a strong sense of self and maturity and become much more rounded all of which will serve him well. Yet, now more so than ever, he continues to reaffirm his interest and goal in becoming an artist and an art teacher….just like his beloved Nader.
Ty is attentive and helpful in class, though he prefers art and sports. He loves to shoot baskets in his free time and is especially good at soccer and karate, earning his blue belt in the most recent Karate test. He also enjoys music, quickly picking up the banjo and guitar.
Ty’s greatest asset is his solid character. Aziza’s Place holds a strict code of conduct and works hard to instill solid values. Ty has been a good leader in representing the fundamentals: honesty and truth, humility, integrity, and bring true to oneself. Ty can always be counted on to help out and uphold those values. The next step with Ty is to help him prepare for his future with viable job skills and direction.
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