Scientology-Supported Initiatives Bring Human Rights Education, Drug Prevention and Humanitarian Service to Communities Across Europe and Beyond

Activities in Spain, Italy, Ireland, Denmark, Nepal and Venezuela brought together volunteers, educators, public representatives and civil-society organisations around human rights, prevention, cultural understanding and practical assistance.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 30 July 2026 — Religious communities, educators, public representatives, artists and humanitarian volunteers took part in a series of Scientology-supported initiatives addressing cultural coexistence, drug prevention, human rights and disaster relief during June and July 2026.

Activities in Madrid, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen placed social concerns within familiar community settings, ranging from cultural gatherings and public festivals to educational programmes and human-rights discussions. In Nepal, a documentary highlighted the development of a grassroots human-rights movement, while in Venezuela nearly 400 Scientology Volunteer Ministers and supporting teams responded to the consequences of the earthquakes that affected the north-central region of the country.

The period also brought international recognition for New Era Publications International in Denmark, whose multilingual production work makes the written and recorded works of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard available across Europe and other regions.

Although the projects responded to different local circumstances, they shared an emphasis on education, personal responsibility, human dignity and practical cooperation.

Religious and cultural voices meet in Madrid

In Madrid, Fundación para la Mejora de la Vida, la Cultura y la Sociedad marked UNESCO’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development with a gathering at the national headquarters of the Church of Scientology of Spain.

The event brought together representatives of religious communities, public authorities, human-rights educators, cultural figures and artists. Participants included Clarisa Nieva of the Bahá’í Community of Spain, Fernando Hernández of the Diversity Management Unit of the Madrid Municipal Police, Roma flamenco guitarist and composer Tito Losada, human-rights activist Denise González and Isabel Ayuso Puente of Fundación Mejora, who moderated the discussion.

The programme addressed religious freedom, prejudice, hate-crime prevention and the role of culture in strengthening social understanding. A performance by the Peruvian group Tusuk Pisku presented a traditional dance from the Peruvian Amazon, while González explained the cultural and human significance of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Losada reflected on the experience of the Roma community and the ability of music and art to challenge stereotypes.

The gathering presented cultural diversity not only as a demographic fact, but as a civic resource. Participants considered how public institutions, religious communities and civil society can create spaces in which unfamiliar traditions become better understood and differences are addressed through dialogue rather than suspicion.

The event was covered in Madrid Brings Together Religious, Cultural and Social Voices for Diversity and Coexistence.

Sri Lankan community explores shared values in Milan

In Milan, members of the Sri Lankan community joined families, young people and volunteers at the Church of Scientology for an intercultural programme focused on integration, peaceful coexistence and ethical responsibility.

The event used principles from The Way to Happiness, the non-religious common-sense moral code written by L. Ron Hubbard, as a basis for discussion. Participants considered precepts concerning honesty, trustworthiness, care for children, fulfilment of obligations and respect for the religious beliefs of others.

Young people occupied a central place in the programme. Community representatives stressed the importance of helping younger generations retain a connection with their cultural heritage while participating confidently in the wider social and civic life of Milan.

The gathering approached integration as a two-way process based on contribution and mutual respect, rather than as the abandonment of cultural identity. Shared ethical principles were presented as a means of supporting dialogue among people whose religious and cultural traditions may differ.

Further details appear in Sri Lankan Community Joins Intercultural Values Event at the Church of Scientology in Milan.

Drug-prevention education reaches Irish communities

Two activities in Ireland demonstrated how preventive education can be incorporated into public and cultural events.

At the Clondalkin Festival in west Dublin, volunteers from the Scientology Community Centre Dublin operated a Truth About Drugs information stand for families, young people and local residents.

The stand contained plain-language materials explaining the effects of cannabis, cocaine, alcohol, synthetic drugs, painkillers and prescription-drug abuse. Volunteers spoke with visitors in an informal festival environment, allowing parents and young people to examine the information and raise questions outside a classroom or formal prevention programme.

The materials are produced by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, a secular drug-education initiative supported internationally by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists. The campaign is based on the principle that people are better able to make informed decisions when they receive understandable factual information before encountering pressure to experiment with drugs.

Councillor Francis Timmons, principal organiser of the Clondalkin Village Festival, welcomed the volunteers and their educational work. Children also participated by signing a pledge board, while adults discussed the role of families, schools and community organisations in prevention.

The outreach was reported in Scientology Volunteers Bring Drug-Prevention Education to Clondalkin Festival in Ireland.

Several weeks later, drug education formed part of the first Miss & Mrs Cross Continent pageant, which welcomed approximately 450 guests and 24 contestants representing seven nations to the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin.

Sponsored by Broccoli Care Ltd. and organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events Ltd. in collaboration with The Truth About Drugs Ireland, the programme combined fashion, professional achievement, cultural performances and messages of social responsibility.

Contestants were introduced to the Truth About Drugs materials during their preparation. Several completed all 14 online courses, while others studied individual modules dealing with commonly abused substances. The educational component was therefore integrated into the preparation process rather than added as a separate presentation on the day of the pageant.

The programme included Irish dancing by Scoil Rince Ní Aogáin, Indian classical dance by the Mudra School and traditional performances from the Indonesian Irish Association. Contestants also presented elements of their national traditions, personal backgrounds, education and professional lives.

Mayor of South Dublin Councillor Francis Timmons addressed the audience on the importance of combining cultural inclusion with education and prevention. The principal title was awarded to Niveditha Vudayagiri, a software engineer with a master’s degree in artificial intelligence.

The event is described in Multicultural Pageant in Dublin Combines Cultural Celebration with Drug-Education Initiative.

Human-rights education from Nepal to Copenhagen

Human-rights education formed another central part of the activities when Scientology Network’s documentary series Voices for Humanity featured Rahul KC, president of Youth for Human Rights Nepal.

KC grew up in Kathmandu during Nepal’s decade-long civil conflict and first encountered Youth for Human Rights at the age of 12. The documentary recounts how he came to recognise domestic violence, forced child labour and other practices around him as violations of internationally recognised rights rather than unavoidable conditions of life.

After completing high school, he formed a group dedicated to educating people about the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. His work developed from local school presentations into wider engagement with students, communities, civic organisations and public institutions.

The programme placed his work within Nepal’s continuing challenges involving social inequality, child protection, discrimination and access to justice. It presented human rights not primarily as specialised legal language, but as knowledge that can help citizens recognise mistreatment and participate more effectively in community life.

The documentary was examined in Scientology Network’s “Voices for Humanity” Highlights Rahul KC’s Human Rights Work in Nepal.

In Copenhagen, approximately 50 diplomats, politicians, NGO representatives and community leaders later gathered for an open house marking Nelson Mandela International Day.

The event was organised with Youth for Human Rights, the European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion, Soteria International and the Universal Peace Federation. Speakers addressed equality, workplace discrimination, dignity and cooperation among organisations working in different areas of civil society.

A former Danish member of parliament discussed the need to help people recognise and prevent discrimination in employment. Bashy Quraishy, secretary general of EMISCO, emphasised cooperation between NGOs and the equal dignity of all people.

The evening also recognised Youth for Human Rights International and Youth for Human Rights Denmark for 25 and 20 years of educational activity respectively. Participants discussed future cooperation and ways of making human rights more visible in workplaces and local communities.

The gathering was covered in Leaders Gather to Mark Nelson Mandela Day and Strengthen Their Commitment to Human Rights.

Volunteer Ministers support rescue and recovery in Venezuela

The largest humanitarian mobilisation of the period followed the double earthquake that struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June, damaging homes and infrastructure in Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding communities.

Nearly 400 Scientology Volunteer Ministers were mobilised between Caracas and La Guaira. Working with the Churches of Scientology in Caracas and Valencia, private-sector partners, Venezuelan organisations and international rescue teams, they assisted with donation management, transport, supply distribution and support for specialised personnel.

Approximately 20 tonnes of clothing, footwear, food, medicines, hygiene products, children’s supplies, mats, tools and rescue equipment were received. Volunteer teams sorted and distributed the goods while helping rescuers, doctors, engineers and infrastructure specialists reach priority areas.

International cooperation included Mexico’s Topos rescue organisation and volunteers or supporters connected with Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, the United States, Israel, Mexico and Spain. European Scientologists sent assistance, while several volunteers from Spain travelled to Venezuela to join the work on the ground.

Venezuelan actress and humanitarian Ruddy Rodríguez participated in the response and stressed that the effort represented a continuing commitment rather than a brief visit during the first days of public attention. Rhaiza Ojeda, Director of Scientology in Venezuela, coordinated aspects of the operation and reported continuing needs involving infant formula, supplies for children and older people, and technical assistance for damaged buildings.

The initial operation was documented in Scientology Volunteer Ministers Coordinate Major Humanitarian Response in Venezuela.

As the emergency moved from rescue into recovery, volunteers continued assisting families affected by damaged homes, interrupted water supplies and displacement. Their work included transporting essential goods, organising collection and distribution points, helping people in temporary accommodation and maintaining communication between local contacts and specialist teams.

The continuing assistance demonstrated that humanitarian relief depends not only on collecting donations, but also on assessing needs, organising logistics and ensuring that supplies reach the people and locations for which they are intended.

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers programme was established by L. Ron Hubbard in the mid-1970s. Its members provide practical assistance and spiritual support during disasters and other situations of hardship, serving people regardless of nationality, religion or background.

The recovery phase was covered in Scientology Volunteer Ministers Continue Bringing Help and Hope to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes.

Danish publishing facility receives printing recognition

In Denmark, New Era Publications International received HP Indigo’s 2026 Record Printer by Volume award for Series 3 commercial presses in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

Lars Renneby, Director of Visutech, presented the recognition to New Era chief executive during a ceremony at the company’s publishing and manufacturing facility in Glostrup on 3 July. By that point in 2026, the facility had produced more than 60 million impressions using four HP Indigo 7K digital colour presses installed at the end of 2025.

The publishing house began using HP Indigo digital printing in 2003 and now operates 13 digital presses. Established in 1969, New Era Publications International publishes the fiction and nonfiction works of L. Ron Hubbard and has produced more than 12 million books and publications.

Its facilities can manage limited and large print runs in 50 languages, serving Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and India. This multilingual capacity enables readers from different linguistic and cultural communities to access Hubbard’s religious, philosophical, educational and literary works.

The award was detailed in Publishing House in Denmark Receives HP Indigo’s 2026 Record Printer Award.

“These activities show the range of ways in which citizens, faith communities and civil-society organisations can contribute to public life,” said Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations.

“In one community, that contribution may involve helping people understand different religious and cultural traditions. In another, it may mean providing young people with factual information about drugs, teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or organising supplies and specialist assistance after an earthquake,” Arjona added.

“European values such as human dignity, pluralism, equality and solidarity become most visible when they are expressed through responsible conduct. The circumstances were very different, but each initiative depended on people deciding that they could make a practical contribution.”

Educational and humanitarian programmes inspired by L. Ron Hubbard

The Church of Scientology was founded by author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. Alongside the religious services provided to their congregations, Churches of Scientology and their members support secular programmes concerned with drug prevention, human-rights education, moral values and disaster response.

The initiatives represented during June and July included The Way to Happiness, the Truth About Drugs campaign, Youth for Human Rights and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers programme. Each operates in a distinct field while sharing an emphasis on education, personal responsibility and practical help.

About the Church of Scientology in Europe

The Church of Scientology, its missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent. Its recognition as a charitable and bona fide religion continues to grow, reflecting its established religious presence and its commitment to education, prevention, freedom of religion or belief and community betterment.

Through cooperation with civil-society organisations, public representatives and local communities, Scientologists support initiatives intended to address social concerns through practical information, dialogue and voluntary service.

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