Scientologists Across Europe Strengthen Humanitarian Work as Path to Spiritual Freedom

Across Europe, Scientologists expand humanitarian actions, from Volunteer Ministers to drug prevention, showing how helping others is key to achieving spiritual freedom.

Humanitarian Action Across Europe

Brussels, Belgium, November 2025 — From the streets of Prague to community halls in Madrid, volunteers of the Church of Scientology continue a long-standing tradition of serving society. Their work aims to restore dignity, compassion, and moral values. Scientologists believe that true spiritual freedom grows through helping others, not through isolation.

In recent months, Scientologists and their affiliated groups have carried out hundreds of civic and educational activities across Europe. In the Czech Republic alone, Volunteer Ministers organized more than forty initiatives in October 2025. These included neighborhood clean-ups, disaster-response training, and youth workshops focused on ethics and cooperation. Similar efforts took place in Italy, Hungary, Spain, and France, reflecting the Church’s expanding humanitarian reach.

Scientology places community service at the center of personal progress. L. Ron Hubbard taught that “a being is only as valuable as he can serve others.” This idea still guides their global programs today. From the Volunteer Ministers network to campaigns on drug prevention, literacy, and human rights, each initiative promotes the belief that helping others strengthens one’s own path to spiritual growth.

Moral Programs Inspiring Communities

Across Europe, this philosophy has inspired initiatives such as “The Way to Happiness,” a secular moral code written by Hubbard in 1981. It has reached millions in more than 100 languages. Another key program, “Youth for Human Rights,” empowers students to understand and promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These efforts, while open to everyone, reinforce Scientology’s belief that moral education supports spiritual well-being.

Cities like Brussels, Rome, and Vienna now recognize Scientology Missions and Churches as active contributors to civic life. They often work with local groups to address substance abuse, urban neglect, and intolerance. Their projects align with the European Union’s continued focus on community engagement and human rights education.

“Helping others is not merely a charitable act; it is a cornerstone of a free and cohesive society,” said Ivan Arjona-Pelado, Representative of the Church of Scientology to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe, and the United Nations. “When individuals take responsibility for their communities, they move closer to understanding their own spiritual nature. That shared responsibility reflects what Scientologists mean by freedom.”

Volunteer Ministers Worldwide Impact

One of the clearest examples of this philosophy is the Volunteer Ministers (VMs) program, created in the 1970s. Hubbard introduced it in response to what he saw as a decline in moral values. Recognized worldwide by their yellow shirts, VMs operate in more than 200 nations. They offer aid during natural disasters and also help people facing everyday personal struggles.

Across Europe, VMs have supported flood relief in Slovenia, refugee coordination in Hungary, and earthquake recovery efforts in Croatia and Italy. They also organize ongoing neighborhood initiatives. Their training, open to all regardless of belief, provides practical tools to resolve conflict, improve communication, and rebuild self-confidence.

These actions do not aim to recruit but to empower. Scientologists believe that when people gain understanding and compassion, they can overcome despair. This belief is why the VM motto — “Something can be done about it”, continues to resonate across cultures and languages.

Education, Prevention, and Partnership

Scientologists also prioritize education as a preventive approach to social issues. The “Truth About Drugs” campaign, run through the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has distributed millions of booklets. It also hosts awareness events with teachers, police departments, and youth groups. Meanwhile, Youth for Human Rights chapters across Europe hold school workshops that teach students about dignity and universal rights.

These campaigns, supported by Scientologists but implemented with secular partners, show how spiritual conviction can translate into real-world benefits. Many local authorities, educators, and NGOs have praised the programs for their consistency and long-term positive impact.

For Scientologists, helping others is a key step in their spiritual journey. They view individuals as immortal spiritual beings capable of reaching higher states of awareness. Service to others strengthens that process, forming an essential part of what Scientology calls “the route to total freedom.”

Shared Responsibility for Humanity

“Europe has a deep humanist tradition that values solidarity and mutual aid,” added Arjona. “Scientologists contribute to this tradition by applying spiritual principles to everyday life. By bringing help and understanding wherever they can, they support the belief that freedom belongs to all humanity.”

About the Church of Scientology

The Church of Scientology is a contemporary religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1952. Its practices focus on understanding the mind, spirit, and life itself. Scientology Churches, Missions, and groups operate throughout Europe and are recognized as charitable or bona fide religious organizations in several countries. Inspired by Hubbard’s vision, its humanitarian programs promote education, human rights, moral values, and disaster response. The Church aims to help build a world free from war, crime, and suffering, where individuals can reach their highest spiritual potential.

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Organization: European Office Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights

Contact Person: Ivan Arjona

Website: https://www.scientologyeurope.org

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City: Brussels

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