Sternsinger in Neuried: 27 children are committed to children's rights!

On January 8, 2025, an inspiring star singing campaign took place in Neuried on the Epiphany, also known as the appearance of the Lord. This year's campaign was under the motto: "Raise your voice! Star singing for children's rights". 27 children and young people took part in the event, accompanied by four adults.

The star singers from St. Ulrich Müllen/retirement home were active in the districts of Müllen and old people's home. During their home visits, they collected a total of over 3800 euros in donations. In addition, the star singers donated chocolate and sweets to the board in Offenburg in order to prepare families in need.

commitment to children's rights

The Sternsinger are part of a nationwide campaign in which she pulls out of house to house as the Three Kings to collect money for children and adolescents in poor countries. As mdr reported, said Archbishop Bentz in the opening service in the Paderborn cathedral about the difficult situation of children in many countries, where their dignity is often not considered and it is limited in their development are. He emphasized the need to strengthen the rights of the children and protect their dignity.

Pastor Dirk Bingener, President of the "Die Sternsinger" children's mission, emphasized the star singers' commitment to comply with children's rights. 250 million children, especially girls, do not go to school worldwide, and 160 million children have to work under exploitial conditions. The star singers' actions help to draw attention to these grievances.