״'I will always try to change things for the better, even if it's the smallest thing.
I will always strive for more, because I know I can. '
Maya Wishniak
May her memory be blessed
Together, let's stand up against violence against women
International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women
25.11.2022
Last year we started our campaign inspired by the late Maya Wishnak who was brutally murdered by her partner.
We lost a beautiful soul, a young, inspiring woman, who promised herself at the age of 16 - "I will always try to change for the better".🙏🙏 We have used her illustrations on a collection of items.
By purchasing an item from the DO GOOD collection, you enable a safe job to our employees - all survivors of forced prostitution + 15% of every purchase goes to a partnering organization that operates shelters for women throughout the country.
About Maya - written by her family
Our Maya, a creative, spontaneous, assertive and loving soul, a girl who did everything she could to conquer every goal she set for herself. Maya had many hobbies including painting, playing music and goldsmithing. Maya volunteered during the Corona and her life dream was to find food solutions for underprivileged populations in Africa
A few years ago, Maya wrote a letter to herself stating:
“I will always try to change things for the better, even if it's the smallest thing.
I will always strive for more, because I know I can '
Dealing with domestic violence or know someone who is?
There is a 24/7 hotline - please call for advice and support if you have any concerns about counter-violence
1-800-353-300
+ MAYA'S DRAWSTRING FOR GOOD
The Maya upcycled drawstring bag is simply the perfect bag for all occasions! With plenty of space and a unique front pocket made of kitesurfing fabric, this bag will become your new best friend.
- Each bag has a silk print of Maya +'s "Coral" illustration (blue and red bag options available)
- Each bag produces 0.75 hours of rehabilitative employment +
15% of every purchase is donated to a shelter for women.
+ MAYA'S SUSTAINABLE MASK
100% cotton, double layered black mask
- Each mask has a silk print of Maya's "Coral" illustration
- Each mask produces 0.25 hours of safe rehabilitation employment + 15% of every purchase is donated to a shelter for women.
Mayas hand drawn illustrations are simply beautiful. We are excited to offer them to you as greeting cards to spread amongst your loved ones - to greet, wish or comfort.
Buy a single card or package and continue to spread her important message of #dogood.
Each card produces 0.05 hours of rehabilitative employment + 15% of every purchase is donated to a shelter for women.
Through each purchase made, the IMPACT you have created will
Support shelters
for women
15% of each purchase made will be donated to the association, which operates shelters throughout the country for women who have experienced domestic violence, manages aid lines that operate 7/24 and operates in the educational and legal field.
Provide safe rehabilitation employment for survivors of prostitution
Each bag & mask is hand-sewn in our safe and empowering environment by one of our employees, all survivors of prostitution and human trafficking. As well as the social impact, our bags are upcycled from kitesurfing kites.
Continue in Maya's path to create change for the better tomorrow
'I will always try to change things for the better, even if it's the smallest thing. I will always strive for more, because I know I can '
The late Maya Wishniak