Politics "One million stars" on the Bundesplatz against poverty
To mark the "One Million Stars" solidarity campaign, Caritas lit thousands of candles on the Bundesplatz on Saturday evening. The campaign is a reminder that many people in Switzerland still live in poverty.
11.01.2025, 19:49
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According to a statement from Caritas Bern, around 800 people took part in the campaign on the Bundesplatz on Saturday evening. Each individual candle represents a symbol of hope and solidarity. "With this campaign, we want to show that no one is alone," said Silja Wenk, Co-Managing Director of Caritas Bern, in the press release.
As part of the campaign, Caritas Bern, together with other Caritas organizations in Switzerland, organized solidarity events at over 100 locations throughout the country. The campaigns take place annually.
The poverty rate in Switzerland has risen continuously since 2014. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 702,000 people in Switzerland are affected by poverty. Almost as many live at subsistence level.
