Dublin marked World Humanitarian Day with a gathering focused on practical community service and support for people in difficult circumstances.
Dublin marked World Humanitarian Day with a gathering focused on practical community service and support for people in difficult circumstances.
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The event took place at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin. Presentations throughout the day showed how community assistance can range from direct support for people facing hardship to programmes promoting independence news euromillions and inclusion.
Cllr. Francis Timmons, Mayor of South Dublin, discussed the work of Clondalkin Helping Homeless and its support for people experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Viktor Kozyrev, co-founder of VOLA Enable, focused on the organisation's work with people with disabilities and its emphasis on independence and participation.
Scientology Volunteer Minister Silvia Fani then presented examples of volunteer activity carried out locally and internationally.
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers programme was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1970s as an initiative for practical assistance to individuals and communities. Its motto is “Something Can Be Done About It.”
The afternoon also included a hands-on workshop introducing some of the techniques taught to Volunteer Ministers.
The gathering underlined the role that volunteers, civic organisations and religious communities can each play in supporting people facing difficult circumstances.
Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.
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