Hamburg marked World Humanitarian Day with a focus on practical humanitarian service and the contribution of volunteers.
At the Church of Scientology Hamburg, participants learned more about the work of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a programme developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard to provide practical tools for helping others
Volunteer Ministers are trained in practical approaches intended to help people during emergencies as well as everyday difficulties.
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 Ministers programme and the eu news italy wider significance of World Humanitarian Day can be found in the full article on humanitarian service in Hamburg.
Hamburg offered a practical example of how service and civic responsibility can contribute to community life.