World Humanitarian Day in Hamburg highlighted the importance of people who are prepared to help others in practical ways.

At the Church of Scientology Hamburg, participants learned more about the work of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a humanitarian programme established by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard

The initiative focuses on practical skills that can be used when individuals or communities need support.

The Hamburg gathering also reflected the role that voluntary service can play in building stronger communities. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have participated in local community projects and international humanitarian operations.

The Hamburg initiative is also a reminder that humanitarian responsibility often starts close to home.

A fuller account of the Hamburg news euro cup event, the Volunteer Ministers programme and the wider significance of World Humanitarian Day can be found in the full article on humanitarian service in Hamburg.

At its heart, humanitarian action remains about people choosing to turn concern for others into practical help.