We humans often forget that it takes time for a region to recuperate from a traumatic event, especially when disaster occurs far from our doors. Earthquakes and hurricanes can be disastrous geological and climatic events that transform a lush, green, countryside into a mud covered wasteland. They can split apart both families and buildings with ease. When that does happen, hope seems like a shadow of joy. Loss and destruction lingers for years. Time heals somewhat. Realization that help is ongoing and that others elsewhere care about more longitudinal support other than "the short term effort" offers comfort. Mentored by humanitarian, scholar, educator Dr. Estralita Martin https://sciences.sdsu.edu/profile/estralita-martin/ , the Black Student Science Organization at San Diego State University in February 2019 continued a long term commitment of partnership with Hope For Haiti as a way to show its solidarity with and appreciation of Haitian resilience.
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