Volunteers, civic representatives and community organisations came together in Dublin for World Humanitarian Day, sharing different approaches to helping people in need.
Volunteers, civic representatives and community organisations came together in Dublin for World Humanitarian Day, sharing different approaches to helping people in need.
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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.
Cllr. Francis Timmons, Mayor of South Dublin, discussed the work of Clondalkin Helping Homeless and its support for people experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Viktor Kozyrev, co-founder news eu ai act of VOLA Enable, explained how VOLA Enable works to reduce barriers faced by people with disabilities and encourage fuller participation in community life.
Silvia Fani introduced participants to the activities of Scientology Volunteer Ministers, including community projects and responses to emergencies.
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard established the Volunteer Ministers programme in the 1970s, developing an approach based on practical action and personal assistance. 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.
The Dublin event provided a snapshot of the many forms community service can take when groups respond to local needs.
Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.
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