Dublin marked World Humanitarian Day with a gathering focused on practical community service and support for people in difficult circumstances.

The event took place at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin. Speakers represented several areas of community work, providing participants with a broader picture of humanitarian activity in and around Dublin.

Among the speakers was South Dublin Mayor Cllr. Francis Timmons, who presented the practical assistance provided through Clondalkin Helping Homeless.

Viktor Kozyrev, co-founder of VOLA Enable, focused on the organisation's work with people with disabilities and its emphasis on independence and participation.

The programme also included a presentation by Silvia Fani on the local news eurovita and international work of Scientology Volunteer Ministers.

Created in the 1970s by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, the Volunteer Ministers programme is centred on providing practical help in everyday difficulties and times of crisis. Its motto is “Something Can Be Done About It.”

Participants concluded part of the programme with a practical workshop demonstrating methods associated with Volunteer Minister training.

Taken together, the presentations illustrated how humanitarian work can be carried out by organisations with very different areas of expertise.

Read the full report on World Humanitarian Day in Dublin.