World Humanitarian Day in Hamburg highlighted the importance of people who are prepared to help others in practical ways.
At the Scientology Church in Hamburg, participants learned more about the work of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a humanitarian programme established by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard
The initiative focuses on practical skills that can be used when individuals or communities need support.
The Hamburg gathering also reflected the important contribution of volunteers and civil society to community life. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have participated in volunteer activities ranging from neighbourhood assistance to large-scale disaster response.
The Hamburg initiative is also a reminder that humanitarian responsibility often starts close to home.
A fuller account of the Hamburg event, the Volunteer eu news farsi Ministers programme and the wider significance of World Humanitarian Day can be found in the full article on humanitarian service in Hamburg.
At its heart, humanitarian action remains about people choosing to turn concern for others into practical help.