Thank you and "Bon Voyage" to AP Volunteers

Fauzia Ghori, Mother of Aziza’s Place Namesake Visits, Makes Lasting Impression
Residents and staff are honored Fauzia Ghori, mother of Aziza Yasmeen Ghori, visited us in Phnom Penh for three weeks. Fauzia is the Co-founder of The Aziza Foundation. Foundation projects had previously brought her to Cambodia, but this was her first time meeting the children of Aziza’s Place. The children endearingly nicknamed her “Mom” and had loads of fun dancing to her iPod tunes! Aside from the fun, Fauzia devoted her time and energy to networking and forging partnerships for Aziza’s Place.

Along with discussing the long-term goals of AP, Fauzia took a hands-on approach with the children. She taught our beginner English class as they made headway with their phonics and reading. Her in-depth presentation on India, where her family is from, concluded with a Bollywood movie and Indian food night. She also sponsored a trip to see a show at Sovanna Phum, a Cambodian cultural arts center. Fauzia, we send a heartfelt thank you for visiting, and countdown the days to your return!

Missy Washington Leaves Legacy at Aziza’s Place
Missy joined Aziza’s Place in October of 2008 as a volunteer English and Art teacher. With a background in art and non-profits, she immediately fell in love with her work at AP. Missy showed incredible care for the individual well-being of each child, and for the future of Aziza’s Place. She extended her efforts to giving daily English lessons to our two house moms. In Jan. 2009 Missy took on the position of Communications Director and developed our monthly newsletter. Further, her outreach brought qualified, enthusiastic volunteers to Aziza’s Place. We thank Missy for her devotion to the children of AP and we hope she will rejoin the Aziza team soon. Missy, we dedicate this edition of the Courtyard to you!

Wishing volunteers Ben & Maria Mays ‘Bon Voyage’
Ben and Maria Mays spent six months living in the apartment next door to Aziza’s Place. While they spent their time volunteering with humanitarian organizations in Cambodia, the residents and staff of AP were lucky to have The Mays’ as friends and neighbors. We thank them for their generous love and commitment to Aziza’s Place. We wish them all the best and look forward to their next visit to Cambodia! Click here to see what Ben and Maria have to say about their time at Aziza’s Place.