PRESS RELEASES
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
“Fight Back: Make Drugs a Bad Deal,” was the name of the community drug prevention rally at the Church of Scientology Nashville October 28. Held in honor of Red Ribbon Week, its purpose was to align actions across Nashville for maximum impact on the drug crisis affecting the city.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
In a country that serves as transit point for more than half the illicit drugs bound for Europe and the United States, where kids take their first hit while in first grade, Executive Director of the Venezuela Foundation for a Drug-Free World (La Fundación por un Mundo Libre de Drogas) has ignited a
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH •
The Church of Scientology shares humanitarian programs with religious leaders from around the world as a proud participant in the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM •
Reaching kids in the United Kingdom with his timely Truth About Drugs message, the Scientologist from Manchester urges them to steer clear of the choice that nearly killed him some 28 years ago. “I know what it means to have a problem with drugs”, says Pete Dwan.
MUNICH, GERMANY •
Event highlighting the religion’s impact in Bavaria along with Church-sponsored humanitarian and social betterment programs blends education and information with an atmosphere of gaiety.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM •
Scientologists work to raise public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and addiction in a country whose capital has been dubbed the Cocaine Capital of Europe.
MADRID, SPAIN •
Spanish Scientologists celebrate the milestone by hosting their 2nd annual Religious Freedom Awards.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA •
It wasn't just fate or good luck that helped Julian Dirou alter the course of his business and family life.
LONDON, ENGLAND •
Church of Scientology London takes on the UK drug crisis. An article published by the Church of Scientology London looks into the UK drug crisis, citing the 2014 UK Drug Survey that found more than 2 million people in the UK admit to having a drug problem.
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA •
Geoff Serra is an easygoing bloke from the Land Down Under who shares his perspective on achieving the State of Clear and his experience in Scientology.
LONDON, ENGLAND •
Creating a culture of human rights through education. Andrew Chalmers is a UK-based software company CEO, racing enthusiast, entrepreneur and human rights activist.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH •
In a video published September 29, 2015 on the Scientology website, we take a glimpse into the dynamic art and fascinating life of Scientologist Madison Hunter.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN •
Taiwan Minister of Interior Mr. Chin Wei-zen presented the Church of Scientology of Taiwan its 12th annual Excellent Religious Group Award on September 11, acknowledging the Church and its many volunteers for their service to society.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Soledad Enrichment Action (SEA) holds Human Rights and Human Trafficking Workshop at the L. Ron Hubbard Auditorium in Los Angeles to train 250 youth on the basics of human rights and how to spot and help victims of human trafficking in a city ranked among the top three human trafficking hubs in the United States.
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA •
In honor of World Humanitarian Day the Church of Scientology of Bogotá hosted the 20th anniversary celebration August 15 of Colombia’s premier search and rescue organization, the National Circle of Aid Technicians, CINAT
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA •
At August 19 World Humanitarian Day open house and forum in Sacramento, California, a diverse cross-section of the city’s cultural landscape gathered to honor those whose are focused on helping others.
NEW YORK •
Youth from 33 nations attended the three-day 12th annual summit of Youth for Human Rights International at UN headquarters in New York to hone their skills for human rights advocacy. The summit was co-organized by Youth for Human Rights International and the Human Rights Department of the Church of Scientology International
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS •
Citizens Commission on Human Rights educating legal community on predatory psychiatric practices at American Bar Association conference.
PAKISTAN •
Led by International Association of Scientologists Freedom Medal Winner Perwaiz Hasan, the International Dianetics Assist Team is helping fill the gap in emergency relief services in Pakistan.
CAPE COAST, GHANA •
Wrapping up six weeks in Cape Coast the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour leaves behind people whose lives are changed along with a new Volunteer Ministers group to carry on their work