From Kabul to Philadelphia, Somaya, Shabnam, and Shazia arrived with hope, courage, and a passion for cooking. Despite limited resources and unfamiliar surroundings, they transformed their kitchens into entrepreneurial launchpads—supporting their families and inspiring others in the community.
For many Afghan families, the journey to the United States was shaped by both uncertainty and hope. Shahir’s story reflects the choices and courage behind starting over in a new country. His experience offers a glimpse into the beginnings of life in Philadelphia’s Afghan community.
On Sunday, April 13, the Philly-Afghan Info Hub hosted an event titled “Empowering Afghan Immigrants: Navigating Rights, Policies &…
💡This article is part of a series of stories created by members of the Afghan community, written both about and for the community. The authors received training in writing, interviewing, and photography from the Philly-Afghan Info Hub and developed this project over six weeks. The series was edited by Tahera
💡This article is part of a series of stories created by members of the Afghan community, written both about and for the community. The authors received training in writing, interviewing, and photography from the Philly-Afghan Info Hub and developed this project over six weeks. The series was edited by Tahera
By: Shaima Seddiqi Translated and adapted from interviews with Afghan women in displacement Acknowledgments: Interviews were conducted with permission and names have been anonymized to protect privacy. 💡This article is part of a series of stories created by members of the Afghan community, written both about and for the community.
Author: Marzia Ebrahimi 💡This article is part of a series of stories created by members of the Afghan community, written both about and for the community. The authors received training in writing, interviewing, and photography from the Philly-Afghan Info Hub and developed this project over six weeks. The series was
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