STAFF PROFILE: Vong Bopha, Director of Finance and Administration.

Bopha together with her

new friend Sreysros.

In December we welcomed Vong Bopha to the Aziza’s Place team. She has jumped right into her role as Director of Finance and Administration and has already become an important part of our lives at AP. Her love and compassion for the AP children is apparent as she has taken the time to get to know each of our residents and settled in to find her place at AP. Read on to learn more about Bopha as she answers questions about herself and AP:

What are you excited about at AP?
I am delighted to be here with the children at AP, hearing their laughter and seeing their smiles. AP is a place for children to grow and learn. It is a safe, warm house with a colourful courtyard. The children are lovely, friendly and each has their own talents. AP is a place for them to build their knowledge and life skills, to shine and grow. Even though we come from different backgrounds at AP we live together like one family, of which I am so happy to join.

What was your previous experience before coming to AP?
Before working at AP I gained experience in Finance and Administrative roles. While studying Finance at night school, I worked as an Admin and Finance Manager at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies for 6 years. I also worked as an Accountant at The Bible Society for nearly five years where I had the opportunity to build my skills in administration and finance, human resource policies and establishing procedures and protocol for meeting the need for clients from different backgrounds.


How would you describe yourself? What hobbies do you enjoy?
I am a friendly and easygoing person. I am hard working and patient and I like to help people in need. I like to watch the news and listen to music during my free time. Table tennis and skating are my favorite sports.


What do you do at AP?
As the Director of Finance and Administration I am enjoying my responsibility for the oversight of AP’s financial system. I’m also enjoying working in the AP environment, in the oversight of the children’s living, caring for their health, their growth and learning, and in supporting everyone to live happily and peacefully together.


What do you see in the future for the children of AP?
I believe that the children of AP have bright futures ahead of them as they use their skills and knowledge gained by living at Aziza’s Place. They are positive examples for their families, their communities and for other children in the future. We aim for AP to continue to provide space for children to grow and shine.


What is your favorite memory at AP so far?
I love to see the children work together during family nights. They all make the event possible, from the lovely and cheerful MC’s, Navy and Sokty, to the modern dancers complete with fancy hair and clothing styles. All of the AP residents show much excellence!