Star singers stand up for children's rights: schools instead of factories!

Star singers stand up for children's rights: schools instead of factories!

The star singers start the new year with an important message: On January 6th, they parade through the streets, sing songs and collect donations for children in need. This year's aid campaign, under the motto "School instead of factory - star singing against child labor", focused attention on Bangladesh, where around 1.8 million children and young people work, 1.1 million of whom suffer from health-damaging conditions. That's what she reported Uelzen press.

Around 20 children and young people from the Catholic Redeemer Community in Uelzen were recently guests at the Uelzen district hall, where they not only sang Christian songs, but also placed the blessing formula “C+M+B” above the main entrance. This abbreviation stands for the Latin saying “Christus mansionem benedicat”, which means something like “Christ bless this house”. Tobias Linke, head of the Uelzen district's construction and environmental department, praised the star singers and emphasized the importance of the campaign, which has supported numerous aid projects for children worldwide since 1959.

A look at the situation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, with its 167 million inhabitants, is a country that is deeply affected by poverty. Around a third of the population lives in precarious conditions. In this context, the work of organizations such as the Abdur Rashid Khan Thakur Foundation (ARKTF) is of great importance. This is actively committed to freeing children from dangerous working conditions and enabling them to attend school. Caritas Bangladesh also does important work by educating disadvantaged groups in the country and sensitizing parents about the right to education. Particularly in a country where over 138 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 work, the commitment to children's rights is essential Frankfurter Neue Presse highlights.

The local action in Uelzen is part of a larger concept that aims to break the vicious circle of poverty and child labor through education. The partner organizations are committed to supporting families and ensuring that children have the opportunity to go to school. Child rights education and a preventative approach are critical to addressing the multitude of challenges children face in Bangladesh.

The meaning of the Sternsinger campaign

The “Dreikönigssingen” campaign aims to collect donations for aid projects in around 100 countries worldwide. Last year, for example, over 38,500 euros were transferred to the children's missionary organization. These funds flow directly into projects that promote the rights of children and promote their education. The star singers bring the blessing “20-C+M+B-26” into the houses and appeal to the generosity of the residents.

The star singers' upcoming visits to various parts of the city will not only bring music, but also an important message and a request for support. A good hand at collecting is required because every donation can change lives and help to free children from the reality of work. Like those too Sternsinger website clarifies, the goal is to free children from exploitative working conditions and to give them a safe and educated future.