Butterfly Project Memorializes Children Who Died in the Holocaust

Kids for Peace a Carlsbad-based nonprofit, is hosting “Peace, Tolerance & Butterflies,” a special program which will honor San Diego Holocaust survivors and memorialize the 1.5 million children who died in the Holocaust. Inspired by the fourth line of their Peace Pledge, “I pledge to respect people in each and every land,” children will learn about the Holocaust and gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of respecting all people.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Leichtag Family Foundation and in partnership with the “Butterfly Project” of the San Diego Jewish Academy, “Peace, Tolerance & Butterflies” is an educational, intergenerational, hands-on project that serves to teach children to remember the past, act responsibly in the present and create a more peaceful future.

Honored guests include San Diego Holocaust survivors and Congressman Bob Filner. Together with the children, they will paint ceramic butterflies as a symbol of renewed life.

“Peace, Tolerance & Butterflies” will take place on Wednesday, May 18th, 4:00-6:00pm at 3303 James Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This event is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP: jill@kidsforpeaceglobal.org or 760-730-3320.

ABOUT KIDS FOR PEACE 
Founded in 2006, Kids for Peace is a chapter-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating every child’s innate ability to foster peace through cross-cultural experiences and hands-on arts, service and environmental projects. With over 100 chapters spanning 6 continents, boys and girls of all ages meet regularly to creatively put their “Peace Pledge” into action. 

ABOUT THE “BUTTERFLY PROJECT”  Created in 2006 to memorialize the Jewish children killed in the Holocaust, the Butterfly Project seeks to create 1.5 million ceramic butterflies worldwide in honor of their memory. The program is an educational, hands-on experience that has been adopted by individuals, schools and museums worldwide.