A World Humanitarian Day event in Dublin brought together local organisations and volunteers working in areas ranging from homelessness and disability to humanitarian assistance.
A World Humanitarian Day event in Dublin brought together local organisations and volunteers working in areas ranging from homelessness and disability to humanitarian assistance.
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The event took place at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin. Rather than concentrating on a single form of aid, the programme reflected the variety of ways local groups respond to social needs.
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 Scientology 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.”
The afternoon also included a hands-on workshop introducing some of the techniques taught to Volunteer Ministers.
Taken together, the presentations illustrated how humanitarian work can be carried out by organisations with very different areas of expertise.
Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.
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