A World Humanitarian news eua Day event in Hamburg focused on the role that ordinary people can play in helping others and strengthening their communities.

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

Volunteer Ministers are trained in practical approaches intended to help people during emergencies as well as everyday difficulties.

The Hamburg gathering also reflected the important contribution of volunteers and civil society to community life. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have participated in humanitarian initiatives in communities and emergency situations around the world.

The Hamburg initiative is also a reminder that humanitarian 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.