Star singers bring joy and donations for children in need to Mettmann

Star singers bring joy and donations for children in need to Mettmann

The Mettmann star singers celebrated their commitment to a good cause in a festive atmosphere. On January 19, 2026, the children and young people visited Mayor André Bär in the Mettmann town hall. This tradition, in which the Three Wise Men ask for donations in the usual manner, attracts many participants not only in Mettmann, but also in other cities, where the star singers travel under the motto “School instead of factory – star singing against child labor”. Loud Mettmann every day Bär received around 100 star singers and thanked them warmly for their commitment.

With the song “Star over Bethlehem” and blessings, the star singers delighted those present and expressed their message of hope and peace. This happened not only during the town hall visit, but also at the subsequent family mass in the church of St. Thomas More, where their return was celebrated.

A good cause in focus

This year, the hard-working children collected an impressive 25,000 euros, which will benefit an aid project that advocates for the rights of children and their access to education. How Bishops.ch reports, the star singing campaign has a special theme, which is illustrated by exemplary projects from the Bangladesh region. The goal is to bring children who have to work under exploitative conditions to school and give them a better future.

The challenges are great: around 160 million children work worldwide, many in dangerous and health-damaging conditions. Especially in Bangladesh are loud sternsinger.de Around 1.8 million children are affected, many of whom have to suffer from exploitative conditions. The Sternsinger's international partner organizations are actively committed to the liberation of these children, offer them training and raise society's awareness of children's rights.

A special experience

The star singers were even allowed to announce their message during a visit to the Chancellery in Berlin - even if the Chancellor was not present that day. Supervisor Kim Döring said it was a great experience for the children, who had the opportunity to marvel at the mayor's chain of office in Bär's office. At the end of the festival program, sweets were given to the young heroes as a thank you for their tireless efforts, who once again proved that their commitment to social issues is good.

The star singer campaign is not only a sign of hope for many children in need, but also a memorable experience for the children and young people in Germany involved, who are part of a global movement through their commitment.