European Scientology Communities Promote Civic Responsibility

Churches and missions of Scientology throughout Europe are continuing a wide range of neighbourhood-level social betterment initiatives connected to education, prevention and practical service. As reported in Scientology Communities Across Europe Highlight Civic Responsibility and EU Values, these activities include drug-prevention outreach through Foundation for a Drug-Free World, initiatives that make human rights principles more accessible, and practical values-based education for social cohesion. Together, these programmes reflect a constructive approach to public service within Europe’s pluralistic societies.

The article also highlights the Church’s campaign on European values and fundamental rights, which presents EU values and fundamental rights in plain language, including respect for dignity, freedom of conscience and fundamental rights. Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church eu newspapers of Scientology to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, said that European values are strengthened when citizens take responsibility for their communities. Inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, these initiatives are presented as part of the Church’s broader humanitarian and social reform work across Europe.