Global Scientology News

September 12 - Scientologists Working for a Drug-Free Dublin The Dublin Scientology Mission is very involved in community programs to help improve conditions; from taking care of the environment with beach clean ups in Bull Island to campaigns to "Say No to Drugs and Yes to Life." September 10 - The Proud Scientology Mission of Kaoshiung in Taiwan The Scientology Mission of Kaohsiung is rapidly expanding, this last week another auditor (Scientology counsellor), Leo Hung returned to the Mission from extensive training overseas. This Scientology Mission also recently trained three new supervisors to work in their ever expanding religious studies. September 6 - Scientology Missions International Expansion Conference in Kazakhstan A Scientology misison expansion conference was just held near Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan - where Scientology Mission Directors from cities across that vast nation met to coordinate their activities and parishioners attended to learn more about how to join the team. September 4 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bringing Real Independence to the People of Botswana September 30th will mark the 40th anniversary of Independence for the people of Botswana. But thousands of Botswanans will attest that their freedom really began when they walked into the bright yellow Scientology Volunteer Minister tent. September 3 - Scientology Handbook Brings Hope to the Slums of Calcutta The Scientology Handbook was released to the people of West Bengal at the Calcutta Book Fair, and the impact it has made just 8 months is a testament to the power of the technology developed by L. Ron Hubbard. September 2 - Helping the People of Siberia with Scientology Solutions The Scientology Volunteer Minister Trans-Siberian Goodwill Tour is using the Scientology Handbook in courses and seminars to help people improve conditions in their lives. September 1 - Nationally Renowned Artist and Model, Adopts the Scientology Volunteer Minister Program to Help Her Country As a top model in India, Sheena Chohan is a familiar face to the people of her home city of Calcutta. But now she is fast becoming known for something else. August 31 - Scientology Seminars are Being Held in Taiwan About the Truth on Good Parenting Dr. Oliver Hsueh, the Mission Director of Kaohsiung and Taichung Missions in Taiwan, has recently been conducting a series of seminars in cities all around Taiwan—specifically for parents. The seminars cover the subjects of marriage, children, relationships and the truth about good parenting. August 30 - Scientology Missions in Germany are Filling the Demand for L. Ron Hubbard's Books Scientology Missions in Germany are experiencing an unprecedented level of interest in L. Ron Hubbard's books. August 29 - Historic Presentation of World's Foremost Human Rights Charter Released at United Nations Fifty-eight years after adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights comes to life in 30 different public service announcements. August 28 - Fiji Warmly Welcomes the Scientology Volunteer Ministers South Pacific Goodwill Tour The Scientology Volunteer Ministers South Pacific Goodwill Tour was warmly welcomed to the capital of Fiji by traditional dancers and more that 200 other dignitaries. August 26 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Combating Violence in the City of Buffalo The Scientology Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology of Buffalo are working with other churches and community groups to make Buffalo a model city. August 25 - Scientology Mission Executives from Across Russia Hold Quarterly Convention in Moscow Scientology Mission Executives from all over the Commonwealth of Independent States attend conventions every Quarter hosted by Scientology Missions International. August 24 - Dianetics Center of Perm Unites for Scientology Volunteer Minister Tour The Scientology Volunteer Minister tour will travel to 15 towns and cities on the Trans-Siberian Railroad route over the next year, it will travel to Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan, some 5.600 miles to the east. August 24 - Dianetics Takes Off in the South of France. The Mission of Nice in the South of France is getting the word out over the French Riviera this week about Dianetics Technology with a large banner attached to a plane. August 23 - Drug-Free Ambassadors of New South Wales are Helping Youth to Avoid the Pain of Heroin Addiction If you've seen a group of kids in parks, at fairs or on the streets of New South Wales passing out booklets and getting kids to sign an anti-drug pledge, you have probably met the Sydney Drug-Free Ambassadors. August 22 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Working to Restore Calm in a Violent Region This past month a team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers from Tel Aviv has been helping to restore calm and security in the face of the violence and destruction. August 21 - The Ukraine Opens Its Next Scientology Mission in Dnepropetrovsk The local singing group "Ukrainian Souvenir" dressed in traditional costumes, welcomed the newly opened Scientology Mission of Dnepropetrovsk by singing Ukrainian folk songs. August 20 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Brescia, Italy Working in their Community to Improve Conditions The bright yellow Scientology Volunteer Ministers tent has become a common sight to the people of Brescia. August 19 - Scientology Mission Puerto Ordaz Opens in the state of Guayana in Venezuela Travel to the Guayana region of Venezuela and you'll reach the state's most important city, Puerto Ordaz. August 17 - Boston Scientology Volunteer Ministers Help Over 13,200 People The Boston Volunteer Ministers operate a Scientology Volunteer Ministry in Dorchester to bring solutions to this crime-ridden area. August 16 - The Second Scientology Mission for Uzghorod, Ukraine The grand opening of the new Mukachevo Mission in Uzhgorod, Ukraine started with a traditional song performed by three internationally awarded laureates. City officials including the Deputy of Land Usage Department for the Region spoke at the grand opening... August 15 - East Toronto Community Welcomes Its New Scientology Mission Having the fifth largest population in North America, it was only fitting the new East Toronto Mission have a hugely successful grand opening. Many attended the event, including two Federal Members of Parliament , community Inter-faith leaders, the Ontario Human Rights Commissioner... August 15 - Volunteer Ministers in Action in Mochudi, Botswana The Scientology Volunteer Ministers African Goodwill Tour is providing help to the people of Mochudi, Botswana. August 14 - International Scientology Disaster Relief Team Helping the Survivors of the Yogyakarta Earthquake Rebuild their Lives Ever since the devastating earthquake in May 2006, the International Scientology Disaster Relief Team has been helping civic and religious groups, schools, hospitals, and individuals in Yogyakarta overcome their loss and get on with rebuilding their communities. August 13 - Youth for Human Rights 2006 World Tour Arrives ''Down Under'' In Sydney, Australia, the 26th stop of their 2006 World Tour, Youth for Human Rights International focused on the urgency of full implementation of the right to education. August 12 - A Traditional Greeting for the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Asian Goodwill Tour Drums and dragons signaled the start of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Asian Goodwill Tour, which launched this week on Kinmen Island, a small island two kilometers off the coast of Fujian province of China, and 280 kilometers from the island of Taiwan. August 11 - A New Mission Opens Near the Ural Mountains Just east of the Ural Mountains in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, Mission Director Sidelnikova Nargiz, recently opened the Scientology Mission of Bely Yar August 10 - South Korea Empowered with Tools to Accomplish Universal Human Rights Civil and government leaders welcomed Youth for Human Rights International to South Korea this week, praising the human rights education campaign they have created in partnership with the Church of Scientology International. The campaign is designed to help young people understand and take responsibility for accomplishing human rights for themselves and others. August 9 - The Philippines Embraces Youth for Human Rights International's Human Rights Education Campaign As they near the completion of their 2006 World Tour, Youth for Human Rights International travelled to the Philippines where they met with educators and civil and community leaders who embraced the goal of the group - to make human rights a global reality. August 8 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Hosts 37th Anniversary Gala The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International hosted its 37th Anniversary Gala in Hollywood on Saturday, August 5th. August 7 - A Message of Peace in a Time of Mounting Violence in the Middle East At a time when images of bombings and death in the Middle East fill the headlines and TV screens around the world, Youth for Human Rights International visits the region with a message of peace through human rights August 7 - Los Angeles Drug-Free Marshals Participate in National Night Out With the National Drug Threat Assessment 2005 Summary Report warning that Los Angeles is a national-level cocaine distribution center supplying every region of the country, the Los Angeles Drug-Free Marshals have stepped up their work to protect the young people of their city from drug abuse. August 7 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Join Other Community Groups to Demand Help for the Homeless Concerned about what has been called a ''considerably larger homeless problem than many cities of similar size,'' the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Toronto participated this week in Ansaar Foundation's annual ''Walk for the Homeless.'' August 6 - Siberian Towns and Cities to Host Scientology Goodwill Tour A team of 20 Scientology Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology of Moscow boarded the Trans-Siberian railway this week, signaling the official launch of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Trans-Siberian Goodwill Tour. August 6 - Volunteers Quell Rising Violence Civil Defense Agency of Calcutta Adopts Disaster Response Training August 2 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Exhibit Effective Help for Today's New Zealand From Cyclone Larry to the South Asian tsunamis, and from Ground Zero to the London terror bombings, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have traveled the world, providing effective help in times of peril. August 2 - Scientology Disaster Relief Team in Java Helping the Community Rebuild Two months after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region, the Scientology Disaster Relief Team continues their work in Java where they man relief stations. August 2 - Ukrainian Youth Find Out About Their Human Rights Over the next year a predicted 1500 lost or runaway children between the ages of 3 and 18 will spend up to three months at the Kiev City Orphanage for Youth and Teenagers. It was a group of these young people that Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) addressed on the importance of human rights. August 1 - New Scientology Missions from Marseille to Montpellier For Scientologist and Mission Director, Danielle Ambert (far left), it has been a whirlwind of excitement and Scientology expansion in the South of France; first with newly expanded premises of the Marseille Mission along the Mediterranean coast. July 31 - A New Scientology Mission Opens its Doors in Pelhrimov, Czech Republic At the sound of trumpets playing in the town's main square, officials and community members gathered at the entrance of a traditional old-style castle for the opening of Czech Republic's newest mission, the Scientology Mission of Pelhrimov. July 29 - Youth for Human Rights International Brings a Message of Peace to a Troubled Ukraine Arriving in Kiev after four months of post-election deadlock, with supporters of two political parties attempting to seal off approaches to parliament in protest, Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) and the Church of Scientology Mission of Kiev called on the people of the Ukraine to uphold a respect for human rights in these times of political and social upheaval. July 28 - Church of Scientology International's Human Rights Education Campaign goes Global With this week's unveiling of 30 new TV public service announcements - each illustrating one of the 30 articles of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 17 languages - churches of Scientology around the world in partnership with Youth for Human Rights International (YRHI) are stepping up their grassroots efforts to make human rights an everyday reality. July 27 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour Reaches the South Pacific The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour is in Auckland New Zealand, preparing for its launch to Fiji, the first stop in its tour through f the South Pacific islands. July 27 - A New Scientology Mission in Bari, Italy Located in one of the top commercial and industrial cities in Italy, Bari is also where Mission Director Fabio Rutigliano, opened one of the newest Scientology Missions to provide Dianetics and Scientology services to his community. July 26 - Scientology Churches in Italy Protecting Italian Children As Italy is a transit point on the trafficking of heroin from southwest Asia through the Balkans to Western Europe, Italian Scientologists have created a Say NO to Drugs group to safeguard the children of the country. July 24 - Youth for Human Rights International World Tour 2006 in Italy Youth for Human Rights World Tour arrived in Italy this week, the 5th country of its 2006 World Tour. July 22 - St. Louis Narcotics Division Sworn in as Drug-Free Marshals by the Church of Scientology of St. Louis St. Louis Narcotics Division Sworn in as Drug-Free Marshals by the Church of Scientology of St. Louis July 21 - Freedom Magazine Profiles Scientologist Steve Carlson The latest edition of Freedom Magazine, published by the Church of Scientology International, includes the story of Steve Carlson, a 34-year-old Scientologist and entrepreneur who was a key organizer of relief and rebuilding efforts in Banda Aceh and other battered areas of Sumatra following the tsunami that hit that island in December 2004. July 20 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers India Goodwill Tour in Calcutta, India Scientology Volunteer Ministers team leader, Mohammad Khalil Ullah, continues his work to help the children in the slums of Calcutta, India. July 17 - Freedom Magazine Features Heart-Warming Scientology Volunteer Ministers Story of Two American Sisters: "A Legacy of Help in South Asia" The story begins, "Volunteer Ministers rushed to aid survivors of the south Asian tsunami. July 15 - Youth for Human Rights World Tour in England It was not just a normal day for the youngsters in one Brighton school: these 12 to 16 year-old students were participating in a very special class, delivered by the President of Youth for Human Rights International. July 14 - The New Gorky Mission Opens in Russia Scientologists held the grand opening for the Mission of Gorky situated near the internationally famous Gorky Park in south central Moscow. July 13 - Youth for Human Rights International World Tour 2006 In the Capital of Germany Youth from the Berlin chapter of Youth for Human Rights International celebrated their freedom as part of the Youth for Human Rights International 2006 World Tour. July 13 - International Scientology Disaster Relief Team in Java, Indonesia The International Scientology Disaster Relief Team continues its work in the Bantul district of Java, which was hit six weeks ago by a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake. July 11 - Church of Scientology International Unleashes Global Assault on Drug Abuse LOS ANGELES, CA — Bolstering UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's call to "arm people with the information they need to say no to drugs," the Church of Scientology International (CSI) today announced a major step-up in its two-decade-long "Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life" worldwide drug awareness campaign. July 10 - Scientology Spokesperson Inducted into San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame Bob Adams, spokesperson for the Church of Scientology International supports the "Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life," campaign through which Scientology churches around the world have printed and distributed more than 8.3 million brochures laying out the facts about drugs. July 9 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Disaster Relief in Yogyakarta, Indonesia The Scientology Disaster Relief Team in Yogyakarta is helping survivors overcome the trauma with the use of Dianetics technology. July 6 - Youth for Human Rights International Begins its 3rd Annual World Tour to Promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Youth for Human Rights International launched its 3rd annual World Tour this weekend as part of their campaign to make human rights a fact through implementing human rights education around the world. July 6 - A New Scientology Mission for Petaluma, California Located 32 miles north of San Francisco, Petaluma is one of the oldest cities in California and is renowned for its many traditional historic buildings. July 5 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Disaster Relief in Yogyakarta, Indonesia From their training in assist technology, families and community groups now have the tools they need to help the victims of the disaster. July 4 - Gulf Coast, Mississippi Welcomes a New Scientology Mission Scientologist and Mission Director Mike Quint and the Public Information Officer for the Hancock County and Mississippi Volunteer of the Year spoke at the grand opening of the new Scientology Mission in Gulf Coast, Mississippi. July 2 - New Church of Scientology Mission of Villahermosa The Mission Director, Hector Flores, established the new Villahermosa Church of Scientology Mission in a prominent two-story building and erected a huge sign visible from many locations. June 30 - Church of Scientology Mission Grand Opening in Upland, California The city of Upland is located in a beautiful area southeast of Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. June 29 - New Scientology Mission of Tijuana, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico is located on the US border, 12 miles south of San Diego, California. It is one of Mexico's major tourist cities with tens of thousands of visitors each year. 50,000 vehicles pass by the location of the new Scientology Mission of Tijuana. June 28 - New Scientology Mission Opens in Esil, Kazakhstan The Scientology religion has been expanding at a phenomenal rate throughout those countries formerly under the yoke of communism. In keeping with that tradition of expansion, Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan is now home to the new Esil Mission. June 25 - European Human Rights Award Event Focuses On Putting an End to Modern Day Slavery Brussels - With an estimated 1.2 million children trafficked every year, the need to put an end to modern slavery was the emphasis of a ceremony held in Brussels to honor four "Human Rights Heroes" in Brussels last week. June 23 - In Support of U.N. Drug Awareness Day, Scientology Churches Call for Unity in Eradicating World Drug Epidemic Leaders of the Church of Scientology International's "Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life" campaign are calling upon community leaders and concerned citizens to join initiatives organized in major cities around the world in observance of the United Nations' International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Monday, June 26. June 21 - East Wave Radio in South Africa Teams Up with Drug-Free Marshals to Tackle Drug Education Drug-Free Marshals and East Wave FM teamed up and visited some of the primary schools in Lenasia, South Africa. Their purpose was to provide a message about the life-ruining dangers of drugs and to hand out information fliers about the effects of drugs like dagga (cannabis), cocaine, mandrax (a synthetic drug that is highly addictive), alcohol, heroin and ecstasy. June 8 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour in India - L. Ron Hubbard Honored by Calcutta Hospitals The Scientology Volunteer Ministers India Goodwill Tour has completed delivering a six-week training program to staff in two major Calcutta hospitals.