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 and inclusion.
Among the speakers was South Dublin Mayor Cllr. Francis Timmons, who presented the practical assistance provided through Clondalkin Helping Homeless.
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.”
An interactive session later allowed participants to become familiar with several methods used within the Volunteer Ministers programme.
The Dublin event provided a snapshot of the many forms community service can take when groups respond to news eureka local needs.
Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.
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