PRESS RELEASES
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA •
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Pretoria help protect youth in the South Africa township of Shoshunguve from the danger of drugs.
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Pretoria helped organize a park cleanup and drug education seminar July 20 in coordination with the Agape Youth Movement of Soshanguve to provide township youth the information they need to decide to live drug-free lives.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA •
The Church of Scientology of Melbourne organized a human rights education workshop for leaders of the Australian Oromo Community.
Leaders of the African Oromo Community in Melbourne attended a human rights seminar July 7, 2013, as the first step of a program to bring change and hope to the Oromo people. The training session, organized by the Church of Scientology of Melbourne, introduced community leaders to the human rights education program of Youth for Human Rights, an initiative supported by the Church of Scientology.
VENEZUELA •
The Truth About Drugs initiative, supported by the Church of Scientology, works year-round to combat drug abuse and addiction.
The Truth About Drugs team of Venezuela pulled out all stops June 26, United National International Day against Drug Abuse and Addiction, to bring the message of drug-free living to people throughout the country.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA •
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Melbourne promote drug-free living at Aussie Rules Football game.
In the wake of reports of increased use of social drugs like cocaine and methamphetamines among Australian Rules football players, volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Melbourne distributed thousands of copies of The Truth About Drugs booklets to Aussie Rules fans July 7 at an Australia Football League game at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
RUSSIA •
Athletes from Scientology Churches, Missions and like-minded groups in the Commonwealth of Independent States ran in the 5th Annual Marathon for a Drug-Free Russia to spread the truth about drugs in towns and cities throughout their country.
PADOVA, ITALY •
Helping young people live drug-free lives with a drug prevention bicycle tour July 24, 2013, organized by the Church of Scientology of Padova.
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Padova organized a sports event 24 July to spread the word on drug-free living.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
National Scientology Organization of Mexico volunteers introduced the Truth About Drugs to health officials, parents and community programs.
Representatives of the National Scientology Organization of Mexico participated in a July 2013 conference organized by the Secretary of Health of Mexico City, making The Truth About Drugs booklets and audiovisual materials available to those concerned with drug education and prevention.
LOS ANGELES, CA •
Bridge Publications, publisher and distributor of the Dianetics and Scientology books of L. Ron Hubbard, is honored for setting the standard for the publishing industry.
At the Manufacturing Leadership Summit June 3-5 in Palm Beach, Florida, Bridge Publications, Inc. earned its fifth consecutive Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award, an honor that acknowledges companies and individuals shaping the future of global manufacturing.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Seattle bring the truth about drugs to the youth of the city.
A team of volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Seattle, concerned by drug abuse trends in their city, have dedicated themselves to providing youth with the information they need to make informed decisions to live drug-free.
CANADA •
Volunteers from Scientology Churches in Canada promote drug-free living.
Promoting the message of the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking—“Make health your new ‘high’ not drugs” —volunteers from Scientology Churches across Canada are helping hundreds of young people learn the truth about drugs this summer.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL •
Seeking a lasting peace in Israel, the Center of Scientology brings Arabs and Jews together to resolve conflicts.
The Center of Scientology of Tel Aviv held the second in a series of conflict resolution seminars 16 July. Their purpose: to ensure a lasting peace for all.
MEXICO •
Scientologists work with Mexican police to help youth live drug-free lives.
To ensure youth in Mexico are provided with the information they need to make informed decisions to live drug-free, the Social Reform Office of the National Scientology Organization of Mexico helped organize and conduct a training program July 8-12 for the Mexico City Police Unit for School Safety.
GREATER LOS ANGELES, CA •
Scientology Churches throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley participated in drug prevention activities on United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Active in drug education for many years, volunteers from Scientology Churches of Greater Los Angeles observed United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by participating in community programs designed to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. •
On United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office hosted a drug prevention forum focusing on a new breed of dangerous synthetic drugs.
Diplomats, federal agency employees, nonprofits, and regional activists gathered at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office June 26 for a conference on United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to raise awareness of the dangers of synthetic substances.
MEXICO •
Throughout Mexico, Scientology volunteers observed United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with drug prevention activities.
Mexican Scientologists crowned the past year’s drug prevention activities June 26 with a United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking forum.
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND •
Marking 150th anniversary of Dutch abolition with human rights education.
July 1 marked the 150th anniversary of the abolition of the Dutch slave trade. Each year, the day is celebrated in Amsterdam with a parade and a festival known as “Keti Koti,” which means “cut the shackles” in the native language of Surinam, the former Dutch Guiana.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK •
On one of the longest days of the year, volunteers from Copenhagen Scientology Churches helped local residents and visitors from around the world learn the truth about drugs.
BERLIN, GERMANY •
On United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Berlin Scientologists promoted drug-free living through the Truth About Drugs initiative.
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Berlin promoted drug-free living June 26, lending their voices to drug prevention activists around the world on United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
WASHINGTON, DC •
Mandela great-nephew video conferences from South Africa to speak to community leaders observing Mandela Day in Washington, D.C. Diplomats, leaders and community activists gathered at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office July 18 in observance of United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day for Freedom Justice and Democracy. Service to others was the keynote of the day.
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA •
On United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Bogotá held a workshop and street events to reach youth with the truth about drugs.
In observance of United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on June 26 volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Bogotá held a series of events to raise awareness on the consequences of drug use.