Million Stars Campaign Illuminates Swiss Parliament Square

Caritas charity lights thousands of candles in Bern for poverty awareness, as Swiss poverty rates continue rising since 2014.

Caritas organized the 'A Million Stars' campaign, lighting thousands of candles on the Parliament Square in Bern.
Solidarity events were held at over 100 locations throughout Switzerland.
The poverty rate in Switzerland has been rising continuously since 2014.
Approximately 800 people participated in the main event in Bern.

702,000

people affected by poverty

Over 100

locations

2014

year

800

attendees

"With this campaign, we want to show that no one is alone."
— Silja Wenk

Igniting Hope in the Heart of Bern

Caritas organized the 'A Million Stars' campaign, lighting thousands of candles on the Parliament Square in Bern.
Solidarity events were held at over 100 locations throughout Switzerland.
The poverty rate in Switzerland has been rising continuously since 2014.
Approximately 800 people participated in the main event in Bern.

702,000

people affected by poverty

Over 100

locations

2014

year

800

attendees

"With this campaign, we want to show that no one is alone."
— Silja Wenk