Benefit Concert for the Sick Children in Palestine
06.01.2026 | from Kinderhilfe Bethlehem
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Image rights: Chor St. Michel de Fribourg
06.01.2026, On Sunday, 11th January 2026, a special benefit concert in support of the Caritas Baby Hospital in Bethlehem will take place at the Église Saint-Nicolas in Courroux. The renowned choir of Collège Saint- Michel from Fribourg and the Ensemble Vocal du Belzé will perform together, making a strong statement of solidarity with sick and needy children in Palestine.
The event, titled 'Échos de Paix – Young People Sing for Children in Palestine,' combines musical passion with a humanitarian aim. Through their music, the singers convey hope, solidarity, and compassion for the sick children in Palestine. The concert, organized by Opus du Vorbourg, is under the musical direction of Philippe Savoy.
A portion of the concert proceeds will benefit the Caritas Baby Hospital in Bethlehem, the only hospital in Palestine specialising in paediatrics. The hospital treats tens of thousands of infants and children each year, regardless of origin, religion, or social status. Additionally, part of the proceeds will be used to provide medical care for a child from Gaza in Jura.
'“Music can offer hope and bring people together,”' says Kathrin Salmon, Managing Director of Kinderhilfe Bethlehem. '“We are grateful for this strong sign of solidarity and for the commitment of the young choir members, who specifically contribute to making the right to health for sick children a reality.”'
The concert is under the patronage of the government of Jura, the president and the office of the parliament of Jura, and the association of the communes of Jura.
Concert Information: Location: Église Saint-Nicolas, Courroux Date: Sunday, 11th January 2026, 5:00 PM Tickets: Available online, at the Vorbourg Chapel kiosk in Delémont, and onsite before the concert.
About Kinderhilfe Bethlehem: The Kinderhilfe Bethlehem association, based in Lucerne, operates the Caritas Baby Hospital in the West Bank. Each year, tens of thousands of children and babies are treated there, both as inpatients and outpatients. The hospital is fully staffed by local professionals and employs 250 people. It plays a crucial role in strengthening the Palestinian healthcare system and is regarded as a leading training centre for doctors and nurses specializing in paediatrics. More information is available at www.kinderhilfe-bethlehem.ch
Donation Account:
IBAN CH17 0900 0000 6002 0004 7
Media Information:
Kathrin Salmon, Managing Director Kinderhilfe Bethlehem, Lucerne
Email: kathrin.salmon@khb-mail.ch, Tel. +41 41 429 00 00
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Kinderhilfe Bethlehem
Kinderhilfe Bethlehem is an international Christian aid organization, established in 1963 through a German-Swiss initiative. The association operates the Caritas Baby Hospital in Bethlehem. Its headquarters are located in Lucerne.
The operational responsibility for the association lies with the headquarters. Country offices at the German Caritasverband e.V. in Freiburg im Breisgau, as well as in Italy and Austria, support the headquarters in information work and fundraising.
In addition to operating the Caritas Baby Hospital, Kinderhilfe Bethlehem promotes projects to strengthen children, youth, and women in the region and provides emergency aid in crisis situations.
Note: The "About Us" text is taken from public sources or from the company profile on HELP.ch.
Source: Kinderhilfe Bethlehem, Press release
Original article published on: Benefizkonzert für die kranken Kinder in Palästina