HUMANITARIAN FEATURES
VOLUNTEERISM
After Helene Ripped Through Florida, Scientology Volunteer Ministers Arrived in Force
In Pinellas County, some 400 Scientology Volunteer Ministers are providing aid and comfort in a region where the heat alone can kill the vulnerable. Available on a moment’s notice, their mission is to carry out their motto: “Something can be done about it.”
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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Roundtable Discussion About the Future of Faith Leadership Held in Memory of First AME Pastor Chip Murray
After shepherding his flock at First AME for decades, his “Passing the Mantle” program at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture trained the next generation.
ARTS & CULTURE
Fiona Oakes Overcame 17 Surgeries to Become an Ultramarathon Runner. She Runs for Animals, Not Trophies.
The documentary Running for Good, airing on Scientology Network, tells the story of a woman who overcame adversity to become a runner with four world records—a gift she uses for one purpose: to save animals.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Roundtable Discussion About the Future of Faith Leadership Held in Memory of First AME Pastor Chip Murray
After shepherding his flock at First AME for decades, his “Passing the Mantle” program at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture trained the next generation.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Faith Is More Important Than Ever to Americans, New Study Finds
Six thousand Americans underline the importance of religious life; illustrate a clear separation between politics and faith. Americans overwhelmingly understand the difference—and want religious pluralism.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
On September Asia-Pacific Tour, Pope Francis Spreads the Gospel of Interfaith Cooperation
Pope Francis’ trip illustrates how he embodies and lives the values of Catholicism.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Clearwater Learning Center Battles Illiteracy and Absenteeism
“Fixing a kid’s education is one of the most beautiful things ever,” Jen says. “It never gets old.”
DRUG PREVENTION
DRUG PREVENTION
From Addict to Advocate, He’s Fighting Drugs and Drug Crime in Italy as Part of Foundation for a Drug-Free World
Nearly dead from drugs at 19, Oreste Depaoli took a new path, and is saving lives and cleaning up communities from the endless misery of drugs.
DRUG PREVENTION
Narconon Mexico Fights a New War of Independence Against the Tyranny of Drug Abuse
A new home in Querétaro, the launch point of Mexico’s 1810 War of Independence, is the path to recovery and a new life for addicts.
DRUG PREVENTION
Rocker Turned Activist Fights Drug Abuse in Hometown of Seattle
Dave Scattergood won the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his work battling drug abuse among Seattle youth.
HUMAN RIGHTS
HUMAN RIGHTS
Andrea Powell’s New Memoir Urges “a Total Revolution of Compassion” in the Fight for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
As Americans celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, human rights champion Andrea Powell’s new memoir shows us we still have a very long way to go.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Nicole Crellin: Making Human Rights a Canadian Reality by Advocating for Mandatory Education in Schools
In a nation where hate crimes are committed every three hours around the clock, she’s looking for solutions that start with children.
HUMAN RIGHTS
18th International Youth Summit Unites and Transforms Next Generation of Human Rights Warriors
The preeminent human rights conference commenced on Nelson Mandela International Day, historically a call to fight for freedom, promote peace, reconciliation and cultural diversity.
CRIMINAL REFORM
CRIMINAL REFORM
A New Beginning for Members of Mexico’s Notorious Cartels
Placing her trust in the basic goodness of people—and The Way to Happiness—Rosalba Cordero is changing inmates’ lives to vanquish the vicious cycle of crime in Mexico.
ARTS & CULTURE
ARTS & CULTURE
Fiona Oakes Overcame 17 Surgeries to Become an Ultramarathon Runner. She Runs for Animals, Not Trophies.
The documentary Running for Good, airing on Scientology Network, tells the story of a woman who overcame adversity to become a runner with four world records—a gift she uses for one purpose: to save animals.
ARTS & CULTURE
An Enduring Melody: Preserving the Legacy of the Bowmaker
“The bow is the violin.” To most people, even musicians, all praise is reserved for the instrument played by the bow, the player’s skill or the composer of the score. Yet they are nothing without the bow.
VOLUNTEERISM
VOLUNTEERISM
After Helene Ripped Through Florida, Scientology Volunteer Ministers Arrived in Force
In Pinellas County, some 400 Scientology Volunteer Ministers are providing aid and comfort in a region where the heat alone can kill the vulnerable. Available on a moment’s notice, their mission is to carry out their motto: “Something can be done about it.”
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer Minister Turns Principles into Action After Hurricane Maria Strikes Puerto Rico
Some 380 days of work and over 7,000 pounds of supplies help restore order and normalcy to the lives of millions.
VOLUNTEERISM
Rev. Shadrack Lekoana Uses Real-World Solutions to Empower a Nation—and Fill Its Churches’ Empty Pews
Faced with a nationwide loss of faith in his country’s houses of worship, Reverend Shadrack Lekoana found real solutions in the 19 chapters of The Scientology Handbook.
VALUES
VALUES
Warees Majeed Helps At-Risk Youth in DC Find the Real Shiny Jewels in Life Through The Way to Happiness
Step-by-step blueprint shows youth how to live their best life in one of the toughest parts of the nation’s capital.
VALUES
How a Streetwise Kid Grew Up to Transform Her Caribbean Country
Just another urchin in a family of 15 children on the wrong side of life, Carmelita Haynes grew up with a dream to transform Aruba. With determination, pluck and The Way to Happiness, she did just that.
FEATURED VIDEO
Operation: Do Something About It chronicles the global response from the Church of Scientology’s Volunteer Ministers during the pandemic. The documentary details the help extended to communities, religions and essential services across six continents.
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