The 2026 review cites community work in the La Llum neighborhood and nearly 200 local volunteers supporting education and emergency response
KINGNEWSWIRE / PRESS RELEASE // VALENCIA, Spain — January 15, 2026 — A community action program led by the Mission of the Church of Scientology of Valencia was highlighted in the annual report of the New Year celebration 2026which presented local initiatives combining religious initiation services and prevention and civic education campaigns led by volunteers in the neighborhood La Llum (La Luz)located to the west of the city.
The New Year’s report describes Valencia residents as facing growing concern about crime and public safety, and presents the Local Mission as a place for community support and volunteer action. Public security statistics in Spain are monitored quarterly by the portal of the Ministry of the Interior dedicated to crime statisticsand are also contextualized by the Municipal Statistics Office of Valencia in its city data publications.
As the review explains, the Valencia Mission provides Scientology services “from introductory levels through Clear.” The concept of “ clear ” is touted by the Church of Scientology as an important step in its spiritual counseling journey, while the Mission’s community work is carried out by volunteers who advance three Church-sponsored social programs: ” United for human rights “, ” The path to happiness ” And ” A world without drugs “.
Human rights education anchored in the Universal Declaration
In Valencia, volunteers use educational materials on human rights that refer to Universal Declaration of Human Rightsadopted by the United Nations in 1948. This approach aligns with the main objective described by Youth for Human Rights International: to improve knowledge of the human rights set out in the Declaration and to encourage respect, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in daily life. Local volunteers say their action is aimed at both residents and visitors, reflecting Valencia’s role as a major cultural and tourist center in Spain.
“The path to happiness” and community leadership
Volunteer teams also distribute and discuss the book The path to happinessa secular moral code written by the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbardin 1980, structured around 21 precepts focused on personal integrity, responsibility and respect for others. Organizers describe the booklet as a practical tool used in neighborhoods, particularly when communities are looking for positive, non-confrontational ways to build social cohesion.
Prevention of drug abuse in public spaces
Drug education was cited as a priority area, building on previous local awareness activities. In an example in Valencia previously reported in the Church newsroom, Mission volunteers led the initiative “ The truth about drugs” in the port of Valenciafeaturing prevention materials intended to support informed decision-making, a campaign whose primary materials are sponsored by the International Association of Scientology and supported by the Fundación para la Mejora de la Vida, la Cultura y la Sociedadrecognized by the United Nations ECOSOC. The broader educational framework for the campaign is published by the Foundation for a Drug-Free Worldwhich claims to be sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists and distributes drug awareness resources internationally.
Flood response and volunteer mobilization
The new year’s review also highlighted the emergency response efforts of volunteer ministers of Scientology, describing their participation as “decisive” during the deadliest floods of the century in Spain.
In late October and early November 2024, severe flooding in eastern Spain left more than 200 people dead, leading to large-scale rescue, relief and humanitarian aid operations. International media described them as one of the deadliest natural disasters in Spain since the turn of the century (Associated Press report ; Reuters video report ; Guardian article). The intervention of the Volunteer Ministers helped stabilize community support systems in Valencia, and local authorities recognized the Mission’s contribution to strengthening the social foundations of the city.
Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, said Valencia’s narrative reflects a broader European civic principle of neighborly responsibility.
“Across Europe, communities are stronger when citizens translate their shared values – human dignity, solidarity and responsibility – into concrete actions,” said Ivan Arjona. “What stands out in Valencia is the combination of education, prevention and volunteer service that operates in a local setting and does so in a way that supports the common good, and the Valencian Scientologists are always a good example of this. »
Scientology and its social programs
Scientology is a contemporary religion founded by ML Ron Hubbard and currently led by Mr. David Miscavige. Along with its ecclesiastical services, the Church sponsors a number of social education programs, including human rights awareness, drug prevention, and community ethics materials, often delivered locally by volunteers. The Volunteer Ministers program is touted by the Church as a form of skilled community intervention, providing practical help and what is described as “spiritual first aid” in times of crisis (overview of program).
In Valencia, the local model relies on sustained volunteer capacity – described in the new year’s report as “nearly 200 volunteers” plus the 300 during the DANA intervention – and on regular action in public places and community settings, with an emphasis on prevention education and civic resilience.
The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members have a presence throughout the European continent, supporting initiatives in the areas of education, prevention and community improvement. The legal status and recognition of the Church continues to grow, with judicial and administrative rulings in several jurisdictions recognizing Scientology as a religion, including by the European Court of Human Rights; reference material on acknowledgments is compiled in the Church reference documents on religious recognitions.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
