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PHOTO CAPTION: In Colombia, Foundation for a Drug-Free World is redefining \u201ccool\u201d to get kids off drugs.<\/em><\/p>\n
It\u2019s a very challenging time for youth. On the eve of International Youth Day 2022:<\/p>\n
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- Some 1.2 billion children\u00a0are living in poverty<\/a><\/li>\n
- About 152 million children age 5\u201317 are subject to\u00a0child labor<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- In the U.S.,\u00a0adolescent overdose deaths<\/a>have doubled since 2010.<\/li>\n
- One-third of the world\u2019s youth suffer from\u00a0bullying<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Church of Scientology and Scientologists are committed to providing youth with the tools they need to survive. One way they do this is by supporting humanitarian and social betterment programs:<\/p>\n
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- United for Human Rights<\/a> and Youth for Human Rights International<\/a> are initiatives that help youth understand the 30 rights of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Their booklets and audiovisual materials\u00a0make it simple to understand these rights and\u00a0inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace.<\/li>\n
- Foundation for a Drug-Free World<\/a> presents the truth about drugs with youth-friendly videos and booklets that help young people make the self-determined decision to live drug-free.<\/li>\n
- The Way to Happiness Foundation uplifts communities through\u00a0\u201cThe Way to Happiness<\/a>,\u201d\u00a0the common-sense guide to better living written by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. People of all faiths and none use this booklet to instill values and increase their own chances of survival and the survival of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Anyone wishing to use these initiatives is invited to watch\u00a0\u201cVoices for Humanity<\/a>,<\/em>\u201d\u00a0an original series on the Scientology Network. Episodes document how changemakers of all faiths, cultures and nations extend help to their communities and create positive change for youth through these humanitarian programs\u2014all of them available free of charge thanks to the support of the Church of Scientology and Scientologists:<\/p>\n
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- In Colombia, Ingrida Lingyte\u00a0<\/a>learned that 70 percent of youth believed that marijuana was not dangerous and that using drugs was cool.\u00a0Knowing firsthand the devastation substance abuse causes, she and her team have redefined \u201ccool\u201d by reaching one-fifth of the population of Colombia with theTruth About Drugs.<\/li>\n
- Indian actor and television personality Sheena Chohan<\/a> is a Youth for Human Rights Ambassador. She reaches millions with her message of the importance of knowing human rights to make South Asia a safer place for everyone.<\/li>\n
- In Denver, Colorado,\u00a0Rev. Leon Kelly<\/a> is turning around the lives of ex-offenders and hard-core gang members with\u00a0\u201cThe Way to Happiness<\/a>.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at\u00a0Scientology.tv<\/a>, on\u00a0mobile apps<\/a>\u00a0and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader\u00a0Mr. David Miscavige<\/a>, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.<\/p>\n
LEARN MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.scientologynews.org\/press-releases\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/voices-for-humanity\/<\/a><\/p>\n
MULTIMEDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- Indian actor and television personality Sheena Chohan<\/a> is a Youth for Human Rights Ambassador. She reaches millions with her message of the importance of knowing human rights to make South Asia a safer place for everyone.<\/li>\n
- Foundation for a Drug-Free World<\/a> presents the truth about drugs with youth-friendly videos and booklets that help young people make the self-determined decision to live drug-free.<\/li>\n
- About 152 million children age 5\u201317 are subject to\u00a0child labor<\/a>.<\/li>\n
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