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
The initiative focuses on practical skills that can be used when individuals or communities need support.
The Hamburg gathering also reflected a wider tradition of people giving their time and skills to assist others. 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 Humanitarian Day responsibility often starts close to home.
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.
The message is simple: communities are stronger when people are willing and able to help one another.