Volunteers, civic representatives and community organisations came together in Dublin for World Humanitarian Day, sharing different approaches to helping people in need.

The event took place at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin. Speakers represented several areas of community work, providing participants with a broader picture of humanitarian activity in and around Dublin.

Among the speakers was South Dublin Mayor Cllr. Francis Timmons, who presented the practical assistance provided through Clondalkin Helping Homeless.

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.

Silvia Fani introduced participants to the activities of Scientology Volunteer Ministers, including community projects and responses to emergencies.

Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard established the Volunteer Ministers programme news europe in the 1970s, developing an approach based on practical action and personal assistance. Its motto is “Something Can Be Done About It.”

An interactive session later allowed participants to become familiar with several methods used within the Volunteer Ministers programme.

Taken together, the presentations illustrated how humanitarian work can be carried out by organisations with very different areas of expertise.

Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.