Flutters of Hope: Kindness Butterflies is an educational initiative that brings the stories of children lost in the Holocaust into today’s classrooms. Each student is introduced to a real child through a short biography—complete with a name, a face, and a life cut short far too soon. To honor that child, students create a hand-painted butterfly, transforming remembrance into a personal act of creativity and compassion. 

Inspired by “The Butterfly,” a haunting poem written by a boy in a concentration camp, these handmade butterflies become lasting symbols of hope and responsibility. They not only memorialize the 1.5 million children murdered in the Holocaust, but also encourage students to reflect on the importance of kindness, acceptance, and respect. Through this program, remembrance becomes action, ensuring that each child’s story continues to live on while inspiring the next generation to stand against hatred.