A Big Thank You to Leila from all of us at Aziza's Place!

Sreynak, Leila and Sengkry

This month we also have the opportunity to say thank you to volunteer Leila Antakly who finished her three month role at Aziza's Place in mid-April. Leila hails from New York and has had wide-ranging travel experience as an independent consultant for various profit and non-profit organisations. As highlighted in last month's Courtyard newsletter, Leila put in tremendous effort for building more fundraising support for Aziza's Place. She also built a strong connection with the children of Aziza's Place by teaching the three levels of English classes. Leila was the second volunteer to take on the newly structured classes as the only teacher teaching all three levels. This in itself is quite a challenge but Leila took it on board and established a great rapport with all of the children. She continued teaching the staff English classes and she also found the time to mentor the children in their film projects by providing expertise and support, and also starring in the new AP documentary film.

Leila quickly became a friend to the AP staff and children and found many ways to support the AP team. She encouraged the children to identify and pursue their passions and abilities and continually opened their perspectives to the wide-ranging opportunities available to them if they are willing to work hard.

Thank you Leila for your input and for your dedication to the children at Aziza's Place. We look forward to keeping in touch and seeing you when you're back in Phnom Penh!