About Olivia Kestin

Olivia Kestin is a Photo Editor for Global Citizen. She studied Political Science and Journalism at George Washington University, with an emphasis on Photojournalism. Previously she covered domestic and international news as a Photo Editor with MSNBC.

Stories

  1. Feature: 6 Powerful Moments From Netflix's 'Our Planet' That Show the Urgent Need for Climate Action
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    6 Powerful Moments From Netflix's 'Our Planet' That Show the Urgent Need for Climate Action

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Olivia Kestin|April 22, 2019

    Our Planet shows the planet’s splendor, and its fragility. Read more

  2. Article: A World in Flux: 12 Stunning Photos From Around the World This Week
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    A World in Flux: 12 Stunning Photos From Around the World This Week

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|April 12, 2019

    Much of the world faced political turmoil this week as others grappled with extreme weather. Read more

  3. Article: Politics, Pollution, and the Planet: 15 Photos From Around the World This Week
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    Politics, Pollution, and the Planet: 15 Photos From Around the World This Week

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|April 5, 2019

    Natural disasters caused devastation, but the start of spring brought renewed beauty. Read more

  4. Article: 11 Photos of Destruction And Resilience from Around the World this Week
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    11 Photos of Destruction And Resilience from Around the World this Week

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|March 29, 2019

    From Venezuela to Mozambique, countries around the world are dealing with humanitarian crises. Read more

  5. Article: Aid Workers Describe Devastating Toll of Cyclone Idai on Southern Africa
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    Aid Workers Describe Devastating Toll of Cyclone Idai on Southern Africa

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Olivia Kestin|March 25, 2019

    “The impact of the cyclone was a lot bigger than anyone was anticipating.” Read more

  6. Article: 15 Powerful Photos of Celebration and Perseverance From Around the World This Week
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    15 Powerful Photos of Celebration and Perseverance From Around the World This Week

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|March 22, 2019

    The world is facing the aftermath of terror attacks and natural disasters. Read more

  7. Article: Activism and Adversity: 13 of This Week's Most Powerful Photos From Around the World
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    Activism and Adversity: 13 of This Week's Most Powerful Photos From Around the World

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|March 15, 2019

    This week saw two devastating events, but ended with an inspiring display of youth activism. Read more

  8. Feature: One of the World's Last Pristine Marine Environments Is in Danger
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    One of the World's Last Pristine Marine Environments Is in Danger

    By Olivia Kestin,  Joe McCarthy  and  Erica Sanchez|March 13, 2019

    Eighty-five percent of the species found in the bight are found nowhere else in the world. Read more

  9. Article: 18 Photos of Empowerment and Equality From Around the World This Week
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    18 Photos of Empowerment and Equality From Around the World This Week

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|March 8, 2019

    From natural disasters to public demonstrations, these photos capture moments of challenge. Read more

  10. Article: Protest and Persistence: 11 Powerful Photos Around the World This Week
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    Protest and Persistence: 11 Powerful Photos Around the World This Week

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sushmita Roy|March 1, 2019

    Here are the week's most important events, in photos. Read more

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