Star singer campaign in Wilhelmshaven: collect donations for children's rights!

Star singer campaign in Wilhelmshaven: collect donations for children's rights!

In a few days, one of the most heartwarming traditions of the new year will start in Wilhelmshaven and Sande: The star singers will be out and about on January 10th and 11th to go from house to house and collect donations. With their new motto “School instead of factory” they campaign for the rights of children and fight against child labor, especially in Bangladesh. The campaign is supported by the children's missionary organization “Die Sternsinger”, which is known for bringing God's blessing into households. The typical chalk marks “C+M+B” stand for “Christ bless this house” and are an integral part of this custom, which dates back to the Middle Ages.

The star singers' commitment is intended to bring the problem of child labor into the spotlight. 160 million children worldwide still have to work, often under extreme conditions that deny them access to education. The initiative aims to break this vicious circle of poverty and exploitation. The star singers advocate for the rights of children and promote projects in the areas of education, health, social integration and nutrition in almost 100 countries. In an opening service, Archbishop Bentz emphasized the difficult living conditions of children in many countries, who often have to suffer from war and violence. MDR reports of his urgent request to protect and preserve the dignity of children.

Sternsinger: A great commitment

But what can citizens expect when the star singers show up at the door? In addition to the blessing, the children and young people bring with them a message of commitment to disadvantaged children worldwide. The donations go directly to educational programs that not only help children but also their families. On the rights of children Special attention is paid to raising awareness of these issues among parents, communities, businesses and authorities. Measures to combat child labor are also one of the cornerstones of the Sternsinger campaign.

There are some organizational instructions for residents: Only registered households will be visited. Anyone who would like to receive the star singers has the opportunity to arrange a visit by January 6th. Registrations can be made by phone at 04421/7775015 or at the Catholic parish office at Bremer Straße 53.

Star singers for a better future

Regardless of your own living situation and your own everyday life, the star singers have enormous potential to help uphold children's rights worldwide. Not only are their actions a sign of hope, but they also recognize the challenges that many children face every day. These initiatives increase awareness of social responsibility and action against child labor in our society.

The anticipation for the star singers in Wilhelmshaven and Sande is growing, and with every euro collected, new opportunities are opened up for children in need. We should all take part in this and work together for a better future.