I've asked our Fashion and Branding Director, Johanne Wilson, to write about the on-going crisis in Haiti. She is of Haitian descent and her voice addresses the heart of the crisis. Also included in this edition of the newsletter are some resources that will help you in your search to help. Highlighted is Peacemakers, the organization we have chosen as the beneficiary for our upcoming Spring 2010 Launch Event taking place this April.
Let us all continue make a positive impact through our acts of love by continuing to give.
Stay Positive +
Ebonie M. Mukasa
CEO and Founder, CLOAK INC
"Going through difficult times prepares you to fulfill your purpose and destiny."
(Derived by: A melange of excerpts, authors and writers.)
It has been 3 weeks since the earthquake in Haiti. Graphic images have painted our television and computer screens. There have been so many stories of devastation countered with stories of hope. As media coverage begins to slow down, it is important that those images and stories not be forgotten as they can remind us that there are people still in need. As the recovery phase goes underway, there will be a clearer picture of what is needed to help repair the nation of Haiti.
It is interesting that the media has covered so many stories demonstrating the resilience of the Haitian people. These are a people that have survived one of the most devastating natural disasters in history. There have been many miraculous stories of people defying the laws of science. People have been found alive amid the rubble after what science called an impossibility of survival. We have seen an outpouring of giving from people all of the world. Rescue workers have gone above and beyond to save the lives of people they have never met. Against the order of the established government, some have even gone ahead and successfully continued search and rescue efforts.
Its is my belief that the resilience of the Haitian people is really rubbing off on volunteer workers, medical professionals, military officials and rescue workers that are currently serving in Haiti and their hopefulness is teaching the world to be thankful. Although the people of Haiti will continue to endure hardships as the recovery period continues, I am reassured that they will be able to come out on the other side better and stronger than ever before.
I wonder why "they" (whoever "they" are) don't give names to earthquakes like they do to hurricanes and storms. If I could be the one that named this earthquake, I would call it: "Espoire" (the French/Creole world for hope).
With Love,
Johanne Wilson
CLOAK Fashion and Branding Director
