“Saving the world one pysanka at a time . . . ™”
An ancient legend says that “as long as pysanky are being made, evil shall not prevail over good in the world.”
Ukraine and her people are in our hearts! Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, our team at Baba’s Beeswax has been deeply affected by the crisis in our ancestral homeland (Ternopil). We believe in the power of pysanky as a cultural symbol of resistance and hope.
Media Feature
Listen to a CBC interview with Stephen Quinn on April 10, 2023: “How resiliency of Easter pysanky tradition gives Ukrainian-Canadians hope.”
What We Are Doing & How You Can Help
We’re committed to humanitarian aid, and we encourage creating pysanky as a non-violent act of solidarity. Here’s how we’re acting—and how you can join us:
Pysanky for Ukraine – Fundraising Kit for Schools
Teachers and students can create their own pysanky with this special fundraising kit, which includes:
- 1 pure beeswax block
- 1 medium kistka
- 4 traditional pysanky dyes (yellow, orange, red, black)
- Setup and usage instructions
- Tips and hints for making pysanky
- Access to an online pysanky tutorial
When you order this kit, $15 from each kit is donated to one of several humanitarian causes of your choice. Schools can track donations by including their name at checkout.
Other Ways to Participate
- Purchase additional supplies (kistkas, beeswax, dyes) to support the cause
- Buy “Stand with Ukraine” bracelets—100% of proceeds support a refugee family
- Join or host a pysanky fundraising event
- Use your voice: share, teach, create, donate
Our Commitment to Support
We offer educational support to fundraisers, including:
- Consulting and advice (even via Zoom)
- Free teaching aids, posters, and promotional support
- Custom kits for events
- Event listings and social media exposure
Gratitude & Impact
Because of our customers and community, we’ve:
- Sold fundraising kits and held workshops
- Raised significant funds for humanitarian organizations (Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Ukrainian foundations)
- Supported schools and community groups in organizing pysanky events
- Helped refugee families through direct donation matching
“The great gift of pysanky is hope.”
Our customers have contributed workshops, events, donations, and creativity. We stand with Ukraine.