World Humanitarian Day in Hamburg highlighted the importance of people who are prepared to help others in Scientology practical ways.
At the Scientology Church in Hamburg, participants learned more about the work of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a humanitarian programme established by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard
The programme provides practical methods that volunteers can use to assist people facing difficult situations.
The Hamburg gathering also reflected the important contribution of volunteers and civil society to community life. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have participated in local community projects and international humanitarian operations.
Humanitarian service can begin with something as simple as recognising that another person needs help and deciding to do something useful.
A fuller account of the Hamburg event, the Volunteer Ministers programme and the wider significance of World Humanitarian Day can be found in the full article on humanitarian service in Hamburg.
At its heart, humanitarian action remains about people choosing to turn concern for others into practical help.