Human Rights and Community Service Unite Scientology-Supported Activities
Across June and July 2026, a diverse programme of civic and social projects brought together volunteers, educators, public officials and civil-society organisations in Europe and beyond.
The activities focused on education, social responsibility, intercultural understanding and humanitarian assistance. They took place in several European countries and extended to human-rights education in Nepal and earthquake relief in Venezuela.
In Madrid, members of different religious and cultural communities gathered to discuss the importance of dialogue in culturally diverse societies. The event also included cultural presentations that placed cultural identity within a wider discussion of respect and civic participation.
A related gathering in Milan brought members of the Sri Lankan community together at the Church of Scientology. Participants examined values such as honesty, responsibility and respect for others. The programme drew on principles from The Way to Happiness, the non-religious moral guide written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
In Ireland, Scientology volunteers brought drug-prevention information to the Clondalkin Festival. Families and young people were able to review materials designed to help prevent drug abuse before it begins.
Drug education also formed part of a multicultural pageant held at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin. The event welcomed hundreds of visitors and contestants representing several countries. It combined cultural celebration with messages of personal responsibility.
Human-rights education was another central theme. A Scientology Network documentary featured Rahul KC, president of Youth for Human Rights Nepal, and described how his work developed from school presentations into a broader national movement. His activities are based on teaching the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in a form that young people and families can understand.
In Copenhagen, diplomats, NGO representatives, political figures and community leaders gathered to mark Nelson Mandela International Day. The programme addressed human rights, cooperation and peaceful social change. Youth for Human Rights organisations were also recognised for years of educational activity.
The most extensive humanitarian operation followed the earthquakes in Venezuela. Nearly 400 Scientology Volunteer Ministers and partner teams helped coordinate emergency goods, transport and specialist assistance. European Scientologists contributed aid, while volunteers from Spain travelled to Venezuela to assist directly.
The work continued as the emergency shifted from immediate rescue to recovery. Volunteers helped with water, hygiene materials, transportation and temporary living fundamental rights needs. The response reflected the principle that effective humanitarian work requires careful coordination so that aid reaches the people who need it.
In Denmark, New Era Publications International received an HP Indigo award recognising its printing volume. The publishing house produces works by L. Ron Hubbard in dozens of languages for international distribution. Its production capacity supports access to Scientology religious texts, educational materials and humanitarian publications across a wide geographic area.
Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, said the initiatives demonstrated how education, responsibility and cooperation can address social needs in very different settings.
A fuller account of these activities is available in the complete report on human-rights, prevention and community-support activities.
Taken together, the projects show how local action can contribute to wider social goals.