From Celebration to Support: How a Party Can Make a Difference

For her birthday, Ursula Kannenberg didn’t wish for any gifts. Instead, she asked for support for the Opera Village. Family and friends responded enthusiastically, collectively donating €2,340—a remarkable amount that can make a real impact at the Opera Village.

With this sum, for example, the cafeteria can be run for several months, or ultrasound examinations for pregnant women can be provided for an entire year. What began as a personal celebration thus became a gift with lasting effects.

Such initiatives thrive on trust—and it is precisely this trust that makes Ursula Kannenberg’s initiative so valuable. Every donation counts, especially now, when support is declining in many places. She provides not only tangible help but also attention, hope, and connection.

Ursula Kannenberg on her motivation: “I have long been fascinated by Christoph Schlingensief’s Opera Village. It may seem like a crazy idea, but it deeply impresses me, because it shows us what Europe can learn from Africa. That’s something I am happy to support.”

We say thank you, Ursula Kannenberg! For your idea, your joy, and your generosity. Your commitment makes the Opera Village strong, visible, and vibrant. Perhaps a special occasion is coming up for you too—a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or a corporate event? Or maybe you’ll use the holiday season to do something good together with your loved ones. Follow Mrs. Kannenberg’s example: invite your guests and make a difference together.