Community Seminar in Copenhagen Focused on Integration, Education, and Support for Displaced Families Adapting to Life in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Ukrainian parents residing in Denmark came together in Copenhagen for an educational seminar. The event aimed to help families gain a better understanding of the Danish school system, child development methods, and the social integration process that many displaced families face since the war in Ukraine began.
The Church of Scientology Denmark organized the seminar, held in Copenhagen, to bring Ukrainian mothers seeking practical advice on supporting their children’s adaptation to the Danish educational culture while ensuring stability within the family.
The initiative was covered by MyNewsDesk Denmark, underscoring the increasing need for community-based educational support programs for refugee and migrant families throughout Europe.
The seminar was led by Marianne, an experienced educator and founder of a private kindergarten with nearly 30 years of expertise. She explained key aspects of the Danish educational approach, such as the focus on independence, social interaction, play-based learning, and close collaboration between schools and parents.
Attendees discussed the differences between educational expectations in Denmark and those common in Ukraine. A notable discussion point involved the Danish emphasis on exploratory outdoor activities for children, even when it means children return home with dirty clothing after a day of learning and play. According to participants, this example highlighted broader cultural differences regarding childhood development and education.
The seminar also tackled practical concerns that many Ukrainian parents face when dealing with Danish institutions, including communication with teachers, pedagogues, speech specialists, and municipal educational services.
Participants openly discussed questions about parental authority and cooperation with schools. Organizers explained that the Danish system encourages active parental participation while offering professional support structures designed to assist children with language acquisition, social integration, and academic development.
One participant, identified as Iriny, described the seminar as “interesting and practical,” noting it provided valuable insights into how Danish educational institutions cooperate with families and support children adapting to a new cultural environment.
The event is part of a broader pattern of local initiatives by Scientology communities across Europe focused on education, social betterment, and humanitarian support. Churches, missions, and affiliated groups regularly host activities related to drug prevention, volunteer assistance, literacy, human rights education, and community support programs.
These initiatives are inspired by the humanitarian principles and social philosophy developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, whose writings on education, communication, and social responsibility continue to influence many Scientology-supported social programs worldwide.
Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the European Union, OSCE, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations, commented on the broader significance of such community initiatives in Europe:
“Successful integration is built through understanding, access to information, mutual respect, and the active participation of families within society. Community initiatives that help parents understand educational systems and social structures contribute positively to social cohesion and the well-being of children adapting to new environments.”
Organizers indicated that additional seminars and educational activities are being considered for the future, including further discussions on cultural adaptation and integrating children into Danish society.
The Church of Scientology, along with its churches, missions, groups, and members, is present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a presence through over 140 churches, missions, and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations. There are also thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention, and neighborhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Slovakia, and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of freedom of religion or belief.
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