Thanks to a partnership with Southwest Airlines, Emory University students have the opportunity to work directly with local artists and community groups in Atlanta to learn about ethically engaged art and improve the city around them.
2019 Projects
Scroll to see the final projects of our 2019 artist/nonprofit partnerships. More information will be added in the coming weeks!
Documentary Group: Introductory Video
Overview of group projects, created by our Documentary Group
“I saw a ghost in my house in Burma. I got scared and called my mommy. We moved out of that house and moved here.” Minara, 6 1/2 years old
“The war has destroyed my country. She is gone.” Fatima, 11 years old, from Syria
“I don’t like American food. Nepal food is way better.” Arman, 6 years old
“Me and my sister love Burma because there are a lot of fun things to do and it’s warm all the time.” Yee-san, 9, and Yo-der, 8 years old
“I know Syria is good because my family is there.” Samea, 8 years old
“I miss playing with my cousins. They won’t come here. It’s too far.” Asia, 6 years old, Afghanistan // “My grandma died and my mom cried.” Nasim, 5 years old, Afghanistan
Group Two: Ebony Blanding & Emory Sustainability Initiative