Who We Are

Our Mission

The Butterfly Project is a call to action through education, the arts, and memorial making. We teach the lessons of the Holocaust, educating all about the dangers of hatred and bigotry.

By painting ceramic butterflies, which are displayed as symbols of resilience and hope, participants remember the 1.5 million children killed during the Holocaust. In this work, The Butterfly Project honors our commitment to the Survivors to Never Forget.

Our History

Our Community of Holocaust Survivors

Holocaust Survivor Hanna Marx with students from San Diego Jewish Academy

Our community of Holocaust Survivors offer an invaluable learning experience that when they speak virtually or in-person to a group of students or community members. It is an irreplaceable experience that conveys important lessons in a way that nothing else can…

  • The necessity of perseverance and resilience 

  • The power of hope

  • The dangers of bullying, bigotry, prejudice and discrimination

  • The profound impact of upstanders for justice

  • The importance of gratitude

Holocaust Survivor Hanna Marx, z”l with students from San Diego Jewish Academy

TBP Community

The Butterfly Project is in schools and communities throughout the US and countries around the world.

Thanks to our International Team, The Butterfly Project has been in several schools throughout Germany.

Click here to read more about our International Team and The Butterfly Project in Germany.