Caring for Cambodia

Sana’s Heart of Kindness Sana’s life was marked by compassion. She was always ready to give — whether through school projects, small acts of kindness, or simply noticing those who often go unseen. At the American School in Singapore, she was actively involved in Caring for Cambodia, a service project that worked to support education and communities in need. Giving came naturally to her. I remember one day, walking with her along Orchard Road, dingapore we passed an elderly man who sold tissues for a living. Without hesitation, Sana stopped, gave him money, and walked away with a heaviness in her heart. She wasn’t just performing an act of charity — she genuinely felt for him. I used to tease her at such moments, saying, “One day, me and Idris will grow old too. Hopefully you’ll take care of us.” She would roll her eyes, smile, and say, “You won’t ever grow old.” And yet, I know in my heart she would have cared for us with the same tenderness she showed to everyone else. Since Sana’s passing, we’ve heard countless stories of her kindness. Friends and classmates have shared memories that paint the same picture: a young woman with a magnanimous heart, full of empathy, generosity, and quiet strength. One of her closest friends, Mishti, who is Persian, Sana’s Heart of Kindness Sana’s life was marked by compassion. She was always ready to give — whether through school projects, small acts of kindness, or simply noticing those who often go unseen. At the American School in Singapore, she was actively involved in Caring for Cambodia, a service project that worked to support education and communities in need. Giving came naturally to her. I remember one day, walking with her along Orchard Road, we passed an elderly man who sold tissues for a living. Without hesitation, Sana stopped, gave him money, and walked away with a heaviness in her heart. She wasn’t just performing an act of charity — she genuinely felt for him. I used to tease her at such moments, saying, “One day, me and Idris will grow old too. Hopefully you’ll take care of us.” She would roll her eyes, smile, and say, “You won’t ever grow old.” And yet, I know in my heart she would have cared for us with the same tenderness she showed to everyone else. Since Sana’s passing, we’ve heard countless stories of her kindness. Friends and classmates have shared memories that paint the same picture: a young woman with a magnanimous heart, full of empathy, generosity, and quiet strength. One of her friends, Mishti, wanted to honor her memory in a meaningful way. She chose to support a cause close to Sana’s heart — helping to build schools in Cambodia through the Caring for Cambodia project. It is exactly the kind of legacy Sana would want to leave: creating opportunities for children, opening doors to education, and spreading light where it is needed most. Sana, I know you are looking down with gratitude for the love and friendship that continues in your name. Your kindness lives on — not only in the memories we hold, but also in the work being done for others because of the example you set. to honor her memory in a meaningful way. She chose to support a cause close to Sana’s heart — helping to build schools in Cambodia through the Caring for Cambodia project. It is exactly the kind of legacy Sana would want to leave: creating opportunities for children, opening doors to education, and spreading light where it is needed most. Sana, I know you are looking down with gratitude for the love and friendship that continues in your name. Your kindness lives on — not only in the memories we hold, but also in the work being done for others because of the example you set. https://givebutter.com/Sanalegacy