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 programme provides practical methods that volunteers can use to assist people facing difficult situations.
The Hamburg eu news brexit gathering also reflected a wider tradition of people giving their time and skills to assist others. 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.
At its heart, humanitarian action remains about people choosing to turn concern for others into practical help.