Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bring Their Yellow Tent to Bologna
The travelling yellow tent of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers has opened in Bologna, where the exhibition will remain through 8 September.
The inauguration brought together around 100 participants, including local officials and community representatives.
Among them was Pianoro Mayor Luca Vecchiettini, who recalled the assistance provided following the 2024 floods. Restaurateur Fabrizio Lazzarini also recalled the Volunteer Ministers disaster response helping his business recover after the flooding.
Andrea Ferrarini, formerly involved with civil protection in Bondeno, also remembered assistance provided after the 2012 earthquakes.
Created in 1976 by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, the programme combines community assistance with disaster-response activities.
Inside the Bologna tent, visitors can see displays about humanitarian work and practical assistance while learning about communication, relationships, study, work and family life.
Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, described the Bologna initiative as an expression of European values of solidarity, human dignity and community responsibility.
The initiative brings together memories of disaster response with methods intended to help people handle everyday difficulties.