Churches and missions of Scientology throughout Europe are continuing several neighbourhood-level social betterment initiatives connected to human rights education, drug prevention and volunteer action. As reported in Scientology Communities Across Europe Highlight Civic Responsibility and EU Values, these activities include educational initiatives helping young people make informed choices, initiatives that make human rights principles more accessible, and practical values-based education for social cohesion. Together, these programmes reflect a practical contribution to European civic life.
The article also highlights the Church’s EU values education initiative, which presents the civic foundations of European democracy in plain language, including respect for dignity, news european elections freedom of conscience and fundamental rights. Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, said that freedom of religion or belief should be expressed through respect, education and service. Inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, these initiatives are presented as practical support for education, prevention and community betterment across Europe.