Category: Lifestyles
![The Problem With Happiness…And a Solution](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/2b/8c/a3a3559411181e40da56c91a9b34.jpg)
A community open house at the Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley on International Day of Happiness looked into the sad state of happiness in the United States and a simple solution to the problem.
![Scientology Church Celebrates Seventh Anniversary in Brussels](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/eb/dc/06de5223e3418501c1c2831a30d3.jpg)
The Brussels branch of Churches of Scientology for Europe celebrated its seventh anniversary January 26 with a dinner and presentation to local dignitaries and friends.
![Volunteers Ask, "Do You Know Everything You Should About Drugs?"](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/2d/12/1e041fa82b71ae77dcd06322001a.jpg)
Reaching club goers with the truth about club drugs
![New Study Shows Urgent Need for Drug Education on Synthetic Drugs](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/cc/3b/8af2e99becec45493acc7d03d19b.jpg)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study calling for "education about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoid use." The Foundation for a Drug-Free World makes drug education materials on synthetic drugs available to educators, law enforcement and civic and community organizations to provide this urgently needed service.
![Achieving Goals Was a Dream—Now It Is a Dream Come True](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/bd/2d/fca9e17dbc3c7929870a9d844427.jpg)
A man who completed the Targets and Goals course on the Volunteer Ministers website describes how understanding these administrative basics has changed his life. Targets and Goals is one of 19 free online courses providing know-how to improve virtually any condition in life. The Church of Scientology makes this training available free of charge on the Volunteer Ministers website and at Scientology.org.
![Common Sense Moral Code Promotes Happiness and Pride](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ef/e1/75946f613bf2fe15427d39f3d1cb.jpg)
St. Petersburg volunteers share The Way to Happiness with those celebrating Russia Day.
![The Truth About Drugs Brings Hope to Ghana Activists](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ab/2e/1d2b72f495f54901add7280096ce.jpg)
Drug-Free World chapters in countries around the world marked International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with drug prevention activities. Two Ghana men, who discovered the program independently, were part of the international commemoration.
![Festivalgoers Learn Truth About Drug Epidemic](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8f/87/60fe34ab6bcfc92ccbd01120dc1c.jpg)
Volunteers bring award-winning drug education materials to Kent International Festival to help King County, Washington, residents take effective action to end the region's drug epidemic.
![Uplifting Community With a Commonsense Moral Code](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8c/1a/442617beb9c64b98e8ab046dde63.jpg)
The Way to Happiness Foundation of Washington has launched a campaign to uplift neighborhoods in their state with a nonreligious moral code called The Way to Happiness: A Common Sense Guide to Better Living.
![Tips for Success From Tampa Bay Entrepreneur](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/22/4b/dc55e2ea55799a737caf341bd524.jpg)
The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay hosted a seminar at the Scientology Information Center in Clearwater, Florida, where entrepreneur Christopher King covered three precepts for success in business and in life.
![Charity Coalition Honors Civic Humanitarians, Volunteers for National Volunteer Week](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/69/81/3ac36ffc6aace031cc3e56667254.jpg)
![Scientology Information Center to Hold Mother's Day Reception](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/19/0c/24be8ec898da26af66c16f70ce77.jpg)
Celebrating mothers at a special musical Mother's Day event May 1 at the Scientology Information Center
![French and Belgian Scientologists Join Forces to Combat Drug Menace](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/1b/ab/ab89596ad62a4e5c7bb24837bda5.jpg)
Reaching their communities with factual information about drugs, French and Belgian Scientologists back the drug prevention strategy of the 59th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime
![Why Scientologists Support Foundation for a Drug-Free World](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5e/b3/4e9c8212de506a5c7973760df1f1.jpg)
Drawing on three decades of experience in drug education and prevention, the Truth About Drugs curriculum and materials of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World reach kids on a visceral level, helping them take an honest look at what drugs really are and what they do.
![Nashville Church of Scientology Pastor Recognized by Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/79/fa/525bff17bf64fcc40d9a659d18ad.jpg)
In a recent ceremony by the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the pastor of the Church of Scientology was granted the William D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award for creating and hosting a new Cub Scout troop for students in area schools.
![A Magical Birthday Gala Illuminates the Legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/1a/91/ef9f3c9d7c41891065a144fe5e4f.jpg)
Thousands converge on Scientology Spiritual Capital in Clearwater, Florida, for a dazzling weekend of celebration in honor of the religion's Founder —L. Ron Hubbard (LRH).
![Canadian Icon Honored by Youth for Human Rights Toronto](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/f8/92/be778a24b00948e7ae5b486dbff4.jpg)
As featured in Pride Magazine, Dr. Jean Augustine and four other noted advocates of human rights were awarded at the 10th annual Human Rights Award ceremony of the Toronto chapter of Youth for Human Rights.
![Scientology News Reports: Youth for Human Rights International World Tour Launches With Capitol Hill Awards Ceremony](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/42/e9/1ddbeeed8e2089b6917a03020c9b.jpg)
Top human rights advocates presented with President's Volunteer Service Awards
![Belgian Court Dismisses All Charges in Baseless Case Against the Church of Scientology in Landmark Victory for Religious Freedom](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/07/20/239a6c98e1cc1840b423c6329e0b.jpg)
Presiding Judge rules that entire case was a "serious and irremediable breach of the right to a fair trial"
![Celebrated Local Pianist Spreading Happiness Through Music at the Scientology Information Center](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e1/2c/de5e74a0919e84ef89e0159b7988.jpg)
Pianist Kathy Roberts will perform an International Day of Happiness Concert March 20 at the Scientology Information Center, 500 Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater. The two-hour concert begins at 6pm.
![Businessman Alejandro Learns to Overcome Barriers to Success](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/23/e8/9dcf6feee6cba975f2d4b147f0ae.jpg)
Scientology News informes how for the Colombian businessman, Scientology is all about helping people.
![Local Toy Store Doesn't Play Around With Homelessness](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e1/68/a6f300ab6b1de0a7a05645936cae.jpg)
Cloud 9 Children's Toy Shop helps combat homelessness in Hollywood at the Volunteer Ministers Community Disaster Preparedness Fair.
![Community Fair Brings Together Local Churches, Nonprofits, Businesses and L.A. City and County Officials to Help Citizens Prepare for Disaster](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e3/97/1576105e7a32f458fce15a0ffe05.jpg)
Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Southern California and the Church of Scientology Los Angeles partner with civic and community groups for a successful Disaster Preparedness Fair.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Program Officially Launched in Kumasi, Ghana](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/67/33/3553c632556080ee57591865b494.jpg)
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour receives classic Ashanti welcome.
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard's 105th birthday will be celebrated in Nashville by Tennessee area Scientologists on March 19, 2016.
![Church of Scientology Seattle World Civil Defense Day Forum](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/09/3e/0856fe4be251a490158dd943aa22.jpg)
A World Civil Defense Day Forum will be held March 2 at the Church of Scientology Seattle
![Scientologists Join "Adopt Greenwood" Project in Clearwater, Florida](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ac/8d/94e43a0a21e71040858d3d5837e6.jpg)
In a coordinated initiative to upgrade the Clearwater, North Greenwood area, community leaders and Scientology volunteers join forces to help tackle crucial issues affecting the neighborhood.
![Forum Brings Together Religious Leaders in the Name of Peace](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/cb/21/a92cc27b9827ad69addadd0e6925.jpg)
The Church of Scientology Los Angeles was among the 19 religions featured in a peace forum at the California State University of Fullerton Pavilion. The program was organized as part of World Interfaith Harmony Week by Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL), the largest nongovernmental international peace organization.
![The Big Game May Be Over but the Scientologists' Drug Prevention Campaign Lives On](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/f9/c0/fa7a8a7486eb9c9a978b8d4644b2.jpg)
A team of volunteers from the Church of Scientology of San Francisco contributed to the success of the week-long drug prevention campaign following Super Sunday.
![Kids Help Kids (And Adults) Learn the Truth About Drugs](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/9d/48/1cfab4bd2b4d3d368fc8588f1af4.jpg)
In the midst of a nationwide drug abuse epidemic, youth reached out with factual information on drugs to the crowds in San Francisco.
![Volunteer Ministers Open European Continental Cavalcade in Belgium to Focus on Helping Others](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/a2/3b/b93431fccb017c933aae0cb69ead.jpg)
Volunteer Ministers use Antwerp event to share highly acclaimed solutions in Flemish city.
![Keeping the Spirit of Valentine's Day Alive Year-Round](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e9/59/559a17a5c593d78c2048d4bbb841.jpg)
With a third of first marriages ending in divorce or separation after 10 years in the United States, the Church of Scientology offers tools to improve relationships and salvage marriages.
![Brussels Youths Bring Universal Declaration of Human Rights to Life](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/75/05/a2435261607570ab12a058f05416.jpg)
Group invites shoppers to lend a hand with a unique petition promoting human rights education.
![120 South African Christian Ministers Graduate Scientology Volunteer Minister Training](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8e/7e/e68aa3da1cfd1b603cc21266bf49.jpg)
Courses prepare group for much-needed work in poverty-stricken Vosloorus Township in Gauteng
![Can Common-Sense Values Save Lives in L.A.?](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/6a/8f/8658928bf9b340cc7b6bf98dcda3.jpg)
Bikers, lowriders join forces to end the violence
![Scientology Churches Back U.N. World Interfaith Harmony Week](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/08/4f/a6c3a9c99b27bd7c8c930c45461b.jpg)
Amid growing religious hate and violence, Church stands firm in its commitment to foster respect for all religions and the right of people to practice their faiths freely
![Holocaust Survivors Recall Nazi Terror at Remembrance Event in Pasadena](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/10/cb/157b763d9aa9e9c2c49dfd83501a.jpg)
The Church of Scientology of Pasadena's forum marking the United Nations International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust shows need for human rights.
![Tackling Drug Abuse Amid The Big Game's Festivities](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/7a/66/9a1c9c9a99100cfbe998b6a0e590.jpg)
Foundation for a Drug-Free World uses week leading up to Super Sunday for massive drug prevention campaign
![Drug Free London Volunteers Campaign for a Cleaner, Safer Neighbourhood](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/3c/6d/04565df26b5f3f3ed66877f96949.jpg)
Reaching out with the truth about drugs in the South London neighbourhood of Streatham
![Clothing Drive Launched to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/50/db/511ab03470e54d1ed2de96024bd3.jpg)
The effort is part of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Center's ongoing relief efforts in Kathmandu where aid is still needed nine months after the deadly temblor.
![Volunteers Fight Urban Decay](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8e/62/b315d62e8e378afea671ecce27d8.jpg)
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles participate with the LA Chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation to take on the problem of graffiti and litter in the Hollywood Area
![Hollywood Native Honored by City of LA for Grassroots Movement to Clean Up Hollywood](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/97/fb/935ce500e36c37f4f0c5a5ce5a4c.jpg)
![Copenhagen Human Rights Day Walk Focuses Attention on Bullying](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/57/65/40e955c88f5d0b36beea7f3258dd.jpg)
Copenhagen's seventh annual International Human Rights Day Walk raises awareness of bullying as a human rights abuse.
![Real Progress in the Fight Against Drug Abuse in 2015](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/69/55/21ce4fce9e67e303add75d896596.jpg)
According to a recent study, drug use is down among teens, showing how real change can happen when organizations and community leaders unite to tackle one of society's biggest problems.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers and Christian Pastors Join Forces to Reversing 50 Years of Inequity in South African Township](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/9b/b8/36f40a772854d778225c56a28a88.jpg)
Local ministers adopt Scientology Volunteer Ministers program forming and leading Volunteer Ministers groups in their communities to bring urgently need change to township.