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Three million euros for good causes: Osnabrück people show strength!
In the Diocese of Osnabrück, almost 3 million euros were collected for charitable purposes in 2024, supported by the Sternsinger campaign.
Three million euros for good causes: Osnabrück people show strength!
In the diocese of Osnabrück, an impressive sum of 2.93 million euros was collected in donations and collections for charitable purposes in 2024. These funds benefit people in need and numerous social projects, and Vicar General Ulrich Beckwermert expressly thanked all donors for their generous support. Despite a slight decrease compared to the previous year, when a total of 3.05 million euros were collected, the amount of donations remains at a high level. How NDR reported, the total is only slightly below the previous year's figure.
The star singer campaign was a real eye-catcher and brought in more than 1.2 million euros. This is a decrease compared to the previous year (in 2023 it was 1.32 million euros), but the campaign remains very popular. The aid organizations Adveniat and Misereor also contribute the rest of the donations: together they received almost 875,000 euros in donations. Adveniat received more than 590,000 euros, while Misereor received over 283,000 euros. The funds from the aid organizations support numerous projects in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
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In addition, around 168,000 euros flowed into various social services, including a fund for the unemployed as well as family advice centers and ecological measures. This shows that commitment to social causes is broader and covers many areas. Loud Diocese of Osnabrück The result of the fundraising campaign is a sign of solidarity and willingness to help in the region.
Context and national trends
A comparison with the total donations in Germany shows that the diocese and its collection campaigns are part of a broader trend. People in Germany donated a total of 12.5 billion euros to charitable purposes in 2024, which corresponds to a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to 2023. Adjusted for inflation, the decline amounts to 4.3 percent. These numbers come from surveys by the German Central Institute for Social Issues, which are based on different methods. Nevertheless, the willingness to donate remains unbroken - especially after disasters or in times of crisis.
The developments mentioned show that there is still a great will to support, especially in challenging times. The diocese of Osnabrück proves that local initiatives can also make a significant contribution to a society based on solidarity.
Finally, it should be noted that even if the amount collected has fallen slightly, the commitment and commitment among the population remains high. This is a reason to be happy and at the same time an incentive to continue to actively donate and do good in the future.