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300 Scientology Volunteers Distribute 500,000 Drug-Prevention Booklets during Winter Olympics
MILAN, Italy — 12 February 2026 — A volunteer network of around 300 people (and increasing) has been active since January in a nationwide drug-prevention initiative in Italy, distributing educational materials titled “The Truth About Drugs”. Reports show that more than 500,000 informational booklets have already been handed out, with Milan leading the effort and additional Italian cities increasingly involved.
The outreach is supported by the European Office of the Church of Scientology as part of its long-running backing for community-based drug education and prevention initiatives inspired by L. Ron Hubbard.
The campaign is a prevention-through-information effort: providing clear, accessible explanations of commonly abused substances, their short- and long-term effects, and the risks to physical and mental health. The aim is to place fact-based information in everyday settings—streets, public areas and community environments—so that teenagers and families can recognise risks early and make informed choices before a first “experiment” becomes a habit.
The booklets, published under the “Truth About Drugs” programme, describe different substances in circulation and the harms they can cause. Many volunteers have witnessed that the materials are written to be understood without specialist knowledge and are used as conversation starters—particularly where young people may face peer pressure or encounter misleading narratives that minimise risk.
Across Europe, prevention is frequently discussed not only as a health policy issue but also as a social one: drug markets often thrive by targeting vulnerability, normalising first use, and drawing adolescents into cycles of dependence and exploitation. In this context, organisers argue that community-level distribution of verified information supports youth safeguarding and strengthens social resilience—especially when it helps teenagers identify manipulation and resist pressure.
Athletes and prevention messaging: sport as a symbol of healthy choices
Organisers also point to growing athlete participation in the outreach. Julie Delvaux, a Belgian volunteer who has been helping, stated that more than 100 athletes connected to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have signed the Foundation for a Drug-Free World’s Honorary Register, signalling support for drug-prevention messaging aimed at youth.
In a broader policy context, European Parliament Vice-President Antonella Sberna highlighted the importance of sustained investment in grassroots sport and civic participation during a European Parliament debate in Strasbourg on 6 October 2025: “European policies must continue to invest in local sports infrastructure, volunteering and the participation of young people and women.(English translation)” Organisers say the campaign’s reliance on local volunteers and youth engagement reflects that same emphasis on community-level involvement.
In the organisers’ framing, sport provides a natural platform for prevention conversations because it is closely associated with discipline, performance, recovery, mental focus and long-term wellbeing. Volunteers add that athletes’ willingness to be publicly associated with prevention messaging can help counter the idea that drug use is “normal” or consequence-free—particularly for young people who look to elite sport as a reference point for healthy living.
One of the most intensive distribution days took place on 6 February 2026, the date of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Around 100 volunteers gathered and distributed over 100,000 booklets in a single day, leveraging the concentration of visitors and public attention in the city.
Distribution launched in January and has now surpassed 500,000 booklets. This as the early phase of a longer-term programme that will continue over the coming months, with volunteers maintaining a presence in multiple cities and expanding into additional neighbourhoods as local capacity grows.
Recent reporting underscores why prevention remains a persistent policy concern. A Reuters report (25 June 2024), based on an annual government report to Italy’s Parliament, stated that 39% of Italians aged 15 to 19 had consumed illegal substances at least once. The same report noted figures on youth exposure to cocaine and cannabis-related products and described trends returning toward pre-pandemic levels.
For readers seeking original documentation, Italy’s official reporting on the drug phenomenon is published through the national anti-drug policy structures; an English-language version of the annual report to Parliament includes data and context on youth patterns and substance categories.
At the European level, wider monitoring points to shifting patterns among younger teenagers, even as risks remain significant and uneven across countries. The EU Drugs Agency (EUDA) overview of the latest ESPAD survey results highlights longer-term trends among 15–16-year-old students across participating European countries, illustrating how prevention strategies must adapt to changing behaviours and new risks.
Organisers’ perspective: prevention as disruption of the first step
In statements circulated in connection with the Italian campaign, Foundation for a Drug-Free World Executive Director Jessica Hochman argues that drug markets depend on first use becoming normalised and repeatable. She frames prevention as the most direct way to disrupt that pathway: when young people understand what drugs do to the body, she says, curiosity often diminishes. (See: the campaign statement distributed via PR Newswire.)
The focus is not on moralising, but on making information available in a form that young people will read. The objective is to reduce the space in which myths thrive—particularly myths that portray drugs as a harmless experiment rather than a pathway into health damage, dependency and, in some cases, criminal exploitation.
The initiative is prompted by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, a non-profit public benefit organisation (recognized the UN ECOSOC with consultative status) that produces and distributes factual drug-education materials. In its published programme description, the Foundation states that, through a worldwide network of volunteers, 100 million drug prevention booklets have been distributed, with drug awareness events held in some 180 countries, and public service announcements aired by numerous broadcasters.
Organisers of the Italian outreach say that this infrastructure—standardised materials, translations and volunteer coordination—supports rapid scaling when local communities decide to prioritise prevention. They also emphasise that the Italian effort is designed to be practical: short, repeatable distribution activities, paired with materials that can be used by families, educators and community groups as reference points.
The support from the Church of Scientology has helped make the educational materials widely available. Within Scientology’s public accounts of its community work, drug education is visible as part of a broader set of social and humanitarian initiatives inspired by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology.
In that framework, local volunteer distributions are presented as one element of ongoing community activity—alongside other prevention and education initiatives—intended to strengthen neighbourhood-level support systems and reduce the harms associated with illicit markets.
Public health, youth safeguarding and social resilience: a European civic lens
According to church representative Ivan Arjona, “drug prevention is not simply a matter of individual behaviour but also one of social environment. Illicit drug markets frequently intersect with violence, recruitment, intimidation and forms of coercion that can pull teenagers into harmful networks”. In that context, “accessible information is a protective tool: it supports informed choice, reduces the likelihood of first use, and can help communities limit the space in which exploitation takes root”.
Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the European Union, OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, connected the initiative to European civic priorities such as protecting young people, strengthening social cohesion, and resisting criminal exploitation:
“Across Europe, protecting young people is not only a health objective but a civic duty. Drug markets thrive where vulnerability can be exploited and where misinformation lowers the perceived risk of ‘trying’. Providing verified, understandable information strengthens autonomy and informed choice, and it helps communities reduce the social space in which criminal networks operate.”
Distributions will continue in additional Italian cities over the weeks ahead, with volunteers maintaining a focus on public spaces and community settings where young people can be reached with straightforward, factual materials.
The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology has a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in all the 27 European Union nations and more, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.
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Mission ShakthiSAT Mascot Unveiled at BRICS CCI WE Summit 2026 – A Global Call for Inclusive Space Collaboration Led by India
India, 1st Apr 2026, – New Delhi – In a landmark moment for global cooperation in space science and women-led innovation, the mascot of Mission ShakthiSAT was officially unveiled at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Women Empowerment (BRICS CCI WE) Annual Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The unveiling, graced by Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, along with Ms. Ruby Sinha, President BRICS CCI WE, ambassadors, and delegates from BRICS and partner nations, marked a powerful convergence of diplomacy, science, and gender inclusion.
Adding to this moment of recognition and impact, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of Space Kidz India and Mission Director of ShakthiSAT, was honoured with the prestigious “Changemaker of the Year” Award by BRICS CCI WE. She expressed that this recognition is a great honour and a reflection of the collective efforts of young girls, global partners, and supporters who are driving meaningful change through space science and education.
The Shakthi mascot, conceptualised by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, with design execution by artist Bikram Dutt and apparel design by Ms. Harsha (Hashtag), stands as a symbol of strength, UNITY, and the transformative potential of the girl child in shaping the future of space exploration. The 108 flags on the shirt of the mascot represent the 108 participating countries in the mission.This mascot will be carried to the MOON With the 108 Country flags. “ONE UNIVERSE ONE FAMILY”
Rooted in the timeless Indian philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — the world is one family, Mission ShakthiSAT is a bold global initiative led by Space Kidz India under the leadership of Dr. Srimathy Kesan. The mission aims to empower 12,000 girls from 108 countries through intensive, hands-on training in STEM, satellite engineering, coding, and space systems. Over the course of the program, students undergo extensive hours of structured learning, technical workshops, and collaborative design processes, ensuring that participation goes beyond inspiration to real, measurable skill-building and scientific contribution.
Mission ShakthiSAT is envisioned as the world’s first all-girls international lunar mission, comprising both a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite as a technology demonstrator and a lunar satellite targeting a hard landing on the Moon. This mission is not only a technological endeavor but also a global platform for scientific collaboration, enabling students from diverse geographies to work together on experiments that address real-world challenges. It reflects a shift in the global space paradigm—from isolated missions and duplication of effort to shared knowledge, collective innovation, and responsible use of space resources.
India’s leadership in this initiative underscores its evolving role as a unifying force in the global space ecosystem. By bringing together nations—large and small—Mission ShakthiSAT ensures that access to space is not limited by geography or economic status. The mission seeks to build an inclusive international framework where countries collaborate rather than compete, and where young girls are empowered to lead scientific discovery. In this spirit, the team also looks forward to meaningful engagement with global leadership, including a potential interaction with the Honorable Prime Minister of India, to further strengthen the mission’s vision and impact on a national and international scale.
The unveiling at the BRICS CCI WE Summit aligns with the theme “Women in Innovation, Science & Entrepreneurship (WISE) – Inspiring Change, Shaping Tomorrow,” reinforcing the importance of women’s leadership in shaping future economies and technologies. Mission ShakthiSAT embodies this vision by creating pathways for girls to actively participate in high-impact scientific missions while fostering international cooperation across BRICS+ and partner nations.
Building on the success of previous initiatives such as AzaadiSAT, where 750 rural Indian girls contributed to the development and successful launch of a satellite, Mission ShakthiSAT expands this model globally. It demonstrates that talent exists universally, and that with the right opportunities, mentorship, and access, young minds can contribute meaningfully to advanced scientific and technological missions.
The mission is now entering a critical phase, with selected students from participating countries expected to travel to India for hands-on payload integration, testing, and ground station development, followed by launch preparations.
The international student program and travel to India is scheduled from August 23 to September 1, 2026, during which participants will engage in intensive hands-on training, collaboration, and mission integration activities.
As the mission progresses toward its orbital and lunar milestones, Space Kidz India is actively engaging with global institutions, industry leaders, and stakeholders to build strong support systems and partnerships.
Mission ShakthiSAT is currently seeking CSR partners and institutional collaborators to support this historic initiative. Organizations aligned with the vision of inclusive growth, STEM education, and global cooperation are invited to partner in enabling access, infrastructure, training, and mission development—ensuring that this transformative opportunity reaches deserving girls across the world.
Mission ShakthiSAT is supported by a strong ecosystem of partners and collaborators who have stood by the initiative and contributed to its growth and impact. The team extends its sincere gratitude to IN-SPACe, ISRO, Hexaware, Ananth Technologies, Zoho Learn, AIMERS Foundation, Meridien Space Command, BCI Aerospace, World Space Week Association, and several other global and regional partners, whose continued support has been instrumental in advancing the mission’s goals.
The Shakthi mascot represents more than a mission—it represents a movement. A movement where a girl from any part of the world can build, innovate, and lead in space science. A movement where nations come together not in competition, but in collaboration. And a movement where space becomes a shared platform for peace, progress, and collective human advancement.
Space Kidz India, the organization behind this initiative, has established itself as a pioneer in student-led space missions, having launched over 20 balloon satellites, 3 suborbital satellites, 5 orbital satellites, and 2 rocket launches, while inspiring thousands of students through hands-on international exposure and training. With Mission ShakthiSAT, the organization takes a significant step forward in scaling its vision globally, positioning India at the forefront of a new era in space exploration defined by inclusion, collaboration, and purpose.
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AMZ Shipper Expands Cross-Border Logistics Network to Support Growing Amazon Seller Demand
AMZ Shipper expands freight forwarding and FBA prep services with new warehouses, transparent pricing, and dedicated account managers. The logistics provider helps Amazon sellers navigate supply chain challenges through end-to-end shipping, real-time tracking, and multi-channel fulfillment support.
SHENZHEN, CHINA – As cross-border e-commerce continues to accelerate, AMZ Shipper, a specialized logistics provider for Amazon sellers, today announced the continued expansion of its freight forwarding and FBA prep services. With a growing network of warehouses across China and a commitment to transparent pricing, the company is positioning itself as a key partner for sellers navigating increasingly complex global supply chains.
The expansion comes at a time when Amazon sellers face mounting challenges: fluctuating freight rates, FBA warehouse congestion, and stricter compliance requirements. For many sellers, finding a reliable freight forwarder has become a critical factor in maintaining inventory levels and protecting profit margins.
“We understand that each shipment is unique,” said a spokesperson for AMZ Shipper. “Our approach is built on personalized service—whether a seller is shipping their first sample or their hundredth container, we tailor our solutions to meet their specific needs.”
A Data-Driven Approach to Freight Forwarding
The company’s service model emphasizes four operational priorities: competitive pricing, logistics efficiency, partner reliability, and service customization. By working with a network of vetted carriers and customs brokers, AMZ Shipper provides end-to-end logistics coverage from factory pickup in China to final delivery at Amazon fulfillment centers in the US and Europe.
Real-time tracking and proactive communication are built into the company’s operational workflow, giving sellers visibility into their shipments throughout the transit process. Each client is assigned a dedicated account manager, a structure intended to address the industry-wide challenge of inconsistent customer support responsiveness.
Meeting the Demands of Modern E-Commerce
As more Amazon sellers expand into multi-channel sales—including TikTok Shop, Walmart Marketplace, and direct-to-consumer websites—logistics providers are increasingly expected to support diverse fulfillment models. AMZ Shipper’s service offerings extend beyond traditional FBA shipments to include direct-to-consumer fulfillment and hybrid inventory management.
The company operates warehouses across key manufacturing regions in China and reports handling thousands of containers annually. With a 24/7 support team and a presence across multiple countries, AMZ Shipper is structured to serve sellers operating across different time zones and markets.
Transparency as a Competitive Advantage
Hidden fees remain a frequent point of contention between Amazon sellers and freight forwarders. In response, AMZ Shipper provides detailed, all-inclusive quotes prior to engagement. Clients receive a line-item breakdown of ocean freight, customs clearance, trucking, and documentation fees—an approach designed to eliminate unexpected charges at the time of invoicing.
“We believe that trust is built on transparency,” the spokesperson added. “Our goal is to make cross-border logistics as straightforward as possible, so sellers can focus on growing their business rather than worrying about supply chain disruptions.”
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