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Author Archives: Emily Whitney

Emily Whitney is a photographer and photojournalist who focuses on promoting organizations that advocate for justice and enable opportunity through my creative services. She has worked in Africa, Central America, and Europe, and is based in West Chester, Pa.

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Three daughters and a whole new country: How an Afghan family escaped and built a home in Philadelphia

by Emily Whitney March 26, 2023March 27, 2023

A bright, but taxing road lies ahead for this Afghan family who fled through a near-miss escape and is now adjusting to a new country they are beginning to call home. Their story is marked by the making of independent women and a belief that with ambition comes opportunity.

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