A World Humanitarian Day event in Hamburg focused on the role that ordinary people can play in helping others and strengthening their communities.

At the Church of Scientology Hamburg, participants learned more about the work of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, an initiative created by L. Ron Hubbard around the principle that "Something can be done about it."

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

The Hamburg gathering also reflected a wider tradition of people giving their time and skills to assist others. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have participated in humanitarian initiatives in communities and emergency situations around the world.

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

A fuller account of the Hamburg 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 eu news italy action remains about people choosing to turn concern for others into practical help.