Rest in Peace Nader

There was a terrible loss on March 2, 2009 with the passing of Nader Ebrahimi from Aziza’s Place. He was 41 years old.

I met Nader when I first arrived in Phnom Penh 3 years ago in a slum orphanage, CLCA. He had just arrived as well. We worked together on behalf of the kids staying there, and shared a passion for wanting to affect change with the mismanagement of the organization and neglect of the children. Shortly after he went on to found Aziza’s Place, an orphanage in Phnom Penh for 20 children coming from CLCA and Stung Meanchay. He also co-founded a medical clinic, Moto Medics, within Stung Meanchay dump site, providing free medical care for members of that community.

Nader was a fine artist, photographer, film maker, and humanitarian. He was passionate and very intelligent; speaking 5 languages and able to converse on an array of subjects, had a great sense of humor, and loved Cambodia, especially it’s children.

Peace,
Drew