Sternsinger collect donations for fight against child labor - Star Singers Campaign Launches to Fight Child Labour in Bangladesh
The 68th annual Star Singers campaign has launched with a focus on ending exploitative child labour. This year’s theme, ‘School, Not Factories—Star Singers Against Child Labour’, highlights the struggles of children in Bangladesh. Archbishop Stephan Burger of Freiburg officially opened the initiative, calling for greater solidarity and support.
Since 1959, the Epiphany collections have raised over €1.4 billion for projects aiding disadvantaged and suffering children worldwide. Each year, children dressed as Star Singers visit homes, marking doorways with the inscription C+M+B—a blessing meaning ‘Christus mansionem benedicat’ (Christ bless this house). Donations collected during these visits fund charitable work.
The 2023 campaign draws attention to child labour, particularly in Bangladesh. Around 1.8 million children there are forced to work, with 1.1 million enduring dangerous and exploitative conditions. Globally, over 138 million children aged five to 17 face similar hardships, including 54 million in hazardous work. Many products linked to child labour still reach German markets. Archbishop Burger stressed the need for collective action. The campaign aims to raise awareness and funds to help children escape exploitation and access education instead.
The Star Singers initiative continues its long tradition of supporting vulnerable children. This year’s focus on Bangladesh underscores the ongoing fight against child labour. Donations from the campaign will fund projects to improve education and working conditions for young people worldwide.
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