Vacationing to Rabbit Island Thanks to Denise and Jasmine Fisher

This month the AP family took a refreshing and relaxing trip to Rabbit Island, a great getaway spot off the coast of the seaside town of Kep in southern Cambodia. The field trip was generously sponsored by Denise Fisher and her daughter Jasmine who volunteered at AP over the summer. Denise and Jasmine wanted the AP children to have the opportunity to breathe some fresh air outside of Phnom Penh. Rabbit Island was the perfect escape and adventure for the children. Traveling to the island involved a long boat ride (many of the children had never before been on a boat), hours and hours of swimming (a few had never seen the ocean before), and a delicious feast of crabs, fish and shrimp every night. We send our deepest thanks to Denise and Jasmine. The kids, staff, and volunteers had a great trip and it left everyone feeling relaxed and ready for the new school year to begin in October.

AP girls and staff posing on the beach of Rabbit Island

AP Visitors and Volunteers

August brought many new visitors and volunteers to Aziza's Place. Amjad's life-long friend Mark Arnold and his 15 year old daughter, Amy, visited Aziza's Place for the first time. As close friends of Aziza and Amjad, AP had a special meaning and impact on them. Amy is already planning her next trip back to AP when she graduates from high school.
This month we also welcomed volunteers Jasmine Fischer and Emma Horsfall. Emma and Jasmine have been coming to spend time with the kids on Saturdays, and now Emma will be teaching our beginner English students. Welcome to our team Emma and Jasmine.