Overview
- Children and teenagers are visiting homes or hosting central blessing stations around Epiphany to bring the 2026 house blessing and collect for charity as part of the world’s largest children‑for‑children solidarity action.
- Germany’s effort emphasizes “School Instead of Factory,” directing donations to education and child‑protection projects tied to combatting child labour in Bangladesh.
- Kindermissionswerk highlights that 138 million children work globally, including 54 million in hazardous conditions, framing the appeal voiced by campaign president Dirk Bingener.
- Austria’s Dreikönigsaktion identifies Tanzania as this year’s focus country, following Austrian groups’ presentation of their mission and a photo opportunity with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
- Local rollouts vary by capacity: some parishes publish detailed routes or switch to fixed “Segensstation” points due to volunteer shortfalls, while many others report strong turnout and continue door‑to‑door rounds.