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RUSSIA •
Scientologists promote drug-free living to help keep Russia’s next generation from falling into the trap of drug addiction
In a November 2012 interview, Viktor Ivanov, Head of Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service, said that more than 100,000 people aged 15-35 died of drug abuse in Russia in 2011. An estimated 1.8 million Russian users inject drugs—the highest of any nation in the world. According to a United Nations study, Russia has the world’s highest per capita heroin use. And the majority of drug addicts are 16-30 years old.
HAMBURG, GERMANY •
This summer, volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Hamburg have accelerated their efforts to reach teens with the truth about drugs, to reverse alarming drug abuse trends.
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA •
The link between drugs and violent crime brings the importance of drug education into focus in light of the September 19 release of South Africa national crime statistics. Church of Scientology Pretoria marches in Women’s Month parade to promote drug prevention.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY •
Working with the Mothers for Mothers Foundation, Scientology Volunteer Ministers donations help support 100 needy families.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Each June, Scientologists celebrate the Maiden Voyage of the Freewinds, a ship powered by the purpose: to help create a better world.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA •
Youth at Nizhny Novgorod festival learned the truth abut drugs
Hundreds of young men and women in the town of Semyenov in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia learned the truth about drugs September 15, when a team of Scientologists was invited to bring their drug education and prevention initiative to a local youth festival. The festival was held to encourage youth to develop good habits that will help them in life.
GERMANY •
Before he studied Scientology, Heribert Nonnen would never have predicted he would be helping other people—it was far too difficult to even help himself. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
When Heribert Nonnen completed his education with a graduate degree in engineering, it would have been hard to find a more introverted, isolated or lonely man. Or so he says.
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND •
Volunteer Ministers from Scientology Churches in Florida return to The Bahamas as promised to provide training to help local communities become self-sufficient in times of disaster.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA •
Community responds to new phase of the monthly Hollywood Village cleanups with optimism and energy.
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN •
The Church of Scientology joins representatives other faiths in an interfaith association to promote peace and a better society.