Dublin marked World Humanitarian Day with a gathering focused on practical community service and support for people in difficult circumstances.
Dublin marked World Humanitarian Day with a gathering focused on practical community service and support for people in difficult circumstances.
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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 of VOLA Enable, presented programmes designed to improve inclusion and quality of life for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Scientology Volunteer Minister Silvia Fani then presented examples of volunteer activity carried news eu parlament out locally and internationally.
Created in the 1970s by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, the Volunteer Ministers programme is centred on providing practical help in everyday difficulties and times of crisis. Its motto is “Something Can Be Done About It.”
Participants concluded part of the programme with a practical workshop demonstrating methods associated with Volunteer Minister training.
The gathering underlined the role that volunteers, civic organisations and religious communities can each play in supporting people facing difficult circumstances.
Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.
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