The Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin marked International Volunteer Recognition Day 2026 by holding the sixth annual HELP Awards, an event dedicated to recognising people and groups helping others throughout Ireland. Volunteers, community leaders, human rights advocates and changemakers gathered for the event, which also welcomed previous honourees.
The keynote address was delivered by previous awardee Frank Allen, a playwright, director and former Dublin Prisons teacher. Those honoured this year included Walk And Talk represented by Stephen Brennan, the Kurdish Community of Ireland represented by Mokthar Moradi, the Indonesian-Irish Association represented by Irene Murphy, Scoil Rince Ní Áogain represented by Denise Egan, Nicolae Dulea, Joseph Orgin and Feljose Shristeca, Stefano Bonvini, Mohammed Rashid of Safco Fine Foods, Mass Events Ireland, Dr. Mahesh Baj and Neera Baj.
Created in 2019 by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, the HELP Awards honour those whose work improves the lives of others through service. The awards reflect the wider mission of the Scientology Volunteer Minister programme, created by author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard, through which trained news europe war volunteers provide practical support in communities and during crises. The 2026 event highlighted the role of volunteerism in building a more inclusive and compassionate society. Full details can be found here: https://www.scientologyeurope.org/2026/04/23/dublin-help-awards-community-service-volunteer-recognition-day/.