Afghan Girl: The Moving Tale Of The Woman Behind The World’s Most Iconic Photograph
The Positive Thing The Came With Being The Afghan Girl
The finding of Sharbat Gula inspired a general wave of solidarity towards the woman whose face was seen in one of the most famous pictures ever taken. National Geographic helped her by paying her family’s medical expenses, and the Afghan government also stepped up to help.
As a symbol of endurance and resistance, Sharbat Gula was granted a brand-new house and a government-paid monthly salary of $700. After years of struggling, 2017 marked the seemingly unlikely recognition of the Afghan Girl in her own country, and it’s safe to say it’s better late than never.
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