KINGNEWSWIRE / Press release // Brussels, Belgium — November 2025 — From the streets of Prague to the community halls of Madrid, Church of Scientology volunteers continue a long-standing tradition: serving society through humanitarian actions aimed at restoring dignity, compassion and moral values.
Behind these efforts lies a fundamental Scientology belief: true spiritual freedom cannot be achieved without contributing to the well-being of one’s fellow human beings.
Over the past few months, Scientologists and their affiliated groups have conducted hundreds of civic and educational activities across Europe. In the Czech Republic alone, Volunteer Ministers organized more than forty community initiatives in October 2025, ranging from neighborhood cleanups and disaster response training to youth workshops on ethics and cooperation. Similar efforts have been made in Italy, Hungary, Spain and France, all carried out under the broader humanitarian umbrella of the Church.
Humanitarian work as a spiritual practice
Unlike many religious or social movements that separate faith from service, Scientology places helping others at the heart of personal progress. Its founder, L. Ron Hubbardwrote that “a being is only valuable to the extent that he can serve others,” a principle that underlies the Church’s social programs.
From the global network of “volunteer ministers” to educational campaigns on drug prevention, literacy and human rights, each action reflects the idea that helping others is an indispensable step toward one’s own spiritual awakening.
Across Europe, this philosophy has come to fruition through initiatives such as “ The Way to Happiness » (The Path to Happiness), a secular moral code written by Hubbard in 1981 that has reached millions of people in more than 100 languages, and “ Youth for Human Rights » (Youth for Human Rights), which allows students to understand and promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These programs, which require no religious affiliation, illustrate Scientology’s vision that improving the moral and ethical condition of society is essential to the spiritual fulfillment of individuals.
A European culture of civic responsibility
In cities like Brussels, Rome and Vienna, Scientology missions and churches are now recognized as contributors to civic life, often collaborating with local associations to combat social ills such as drug addiction, urban neglect and intolerance. Their work is in line with the importance given by the European Union to community engagement and human rights education.
“Helping others is not just an act of charity, it is the cornerstone of a free and cohesive society,” said Ivan Arjona-Peladorepresentative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations. “When individuals learn to take responsibility for their community, they also come closer to understanding their own spiritual nature. This is the essence of what Scientologists mean by freedom: not only personal liberation, but also shared responsibility for the world around us. »
Volunteer Ministers: A Practical Aid Movement
One of the most visible expressions of this philosophy is the program of voluntary ministers (VM)created in the 1970s in response to what Hubbard described as the “moral decadence” of modern life. Easily recognized by their yellow shirts, VMs operate in more than 200 countries, providing assistance in times of crisis, from natural disasters to everyday personal difficulties.
In Europe, Volunteer Ministers have actively participated in flood relief efforts in Slovenia, coordination of refugee aid in Hungary, earthquake reconstruction efforts in Croatia and Italy, and neighborhood initiatives across the continent. Their training, open to everyone, regardless of their beliefs, focuses on practical tools to resolve conflicts, improve communication and restore self-confidence.
These actions are not motivated by proselytizing, but by the belief that people, when equipped with understanding and compassion, can overcome despair and regain control of their lives. This is why the program motto, “ We can do something ”, has found an echo in all languages and all cultures.
Education and prevention, keys to social change
In addition to direct help, Scientologists have emphasized education as a means of prevention. The campaign “ Theretruth about drugs »led by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has distributed millions of brochures and organized awareness events in cooperation with teachers, police departments and youth organizations. Likewise, the European sections of Youth for Human Rights organized workshops in schools, encouraging students to recognize human dignity as a universal right.
Each of these programs is supported by Scientologists, but implemented in partnership with secular institutions, demonstrating how a spiritual conviction can be translated into a tangible civic contribution. This spirit of cooperation has been praised by local authorities, educators and NGOs for its constant and long-term commitment.
The path to spiritual freedom
For Scientologists, service to others is indistinguishable from their spiritual journey: it is the means by which spiritual awareness expands. The religion teaches that individuals are immortal spiritual beings, capable of achieving higher states of consciousness through personal study and altruistic behavior. Helping one’s community thus becomes an integral part of progressing toward what Scientology calls “total freedom.”
“Europe has a deep humanist tradition that values solidarity and mutual aid,” added Mr. Arjona. “Scientologists contribute to this tradition by applying spiritual principles to daily life, providing help, hope and understanding wherever they can. In doing so, they embody the conviction that freedom, in its truest sense, belongs to all humanity. »
About the Church of Scientology
L’Church of Scientology is a contemporary religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1952, whose beliefs and practices arise from the study of the mind, the soul and life itself. Scientology churches, missions and groups are active throughout Europe and recognized as a charitable and bona fide religion in several jurisdictions. Its humanitarian programs, focusing on education, human rights, moral values and disaster response, are inspired by Hubbard’s vision of a civilization free from war, crime and suffering, where individuals can reach their highest spiritual potential.
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