Happiness Flourishes in Venezuela
HELPING A NATION RESET ITS MORAL COMPASS
The Way to Happiness chapter in Venezuela takes on all levels of their country’s social strata in its work to instill morals in the youth of the country. They target densely populated pockets where high rates of crime and violence breed, and they also reach out to educators, police, the military and others to help the general population of Venezuela.
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A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION IN INDIA
International Happiness Day Brings Joy and Meaning
The Secretary-General of the United Nations issued his annual message on the International Day of Happiness, March 20: “I wish everyone around the world a very happy International Day of Happiness. The pursuit of happiness is serious business. Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations.”
When Rohit Sharma, executive director of The Way to Happiness India chapter, heard these words, he went to work to make Happiness Day meaningful in his area.
Sharma and 1,500 volunteers took to the streets in a march in celebration of the day, handing out copies of the booklet with its 21 precepts for happy living to every person they passed.
The “Happiness March” was launched by the Member of Parliament for Arunachal State and included government officials, representatives of the Arunachal Police Department, and other civic and social organizations. Adults and children alike carried placards with each precept and wore Happiness Day T-shirts.
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Students Respond to
THE WAY TO HAPPINESS
The Way to Happiness has proved to be an invaluable tool for teachers in their endeavors to set their students on the path to lead moral and productive lives:
“I WANT ESPECIALLY TO THANK MR. L. RON HUBBARD WHO RECOGNIZED THE NEED OF THIS VALUABLE AND ‘PREVENTIVE MEDICINE’ FOR TODAY’S AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.”
Teacher, Venezuela:
“The activity was very good and educational to reinforce the values in the classroom, because today these values are disappearing. I think this material is excellent to correct inappropriate behaviors inside and outside the classroom. I would like the TWTH team to visit other schools to transmit this useful information to the students.”
Helping The World Find The Way to Happiness
The Way to Happiness reaches through many channels so as to provide people with a guide to lead happy and more fulfilling lives.
Digital The Way to Happiness book-on-film is for anyone, no matter their language or literacy level.
Book The Way to Happiness has been translated into 112 languages, reaching around the globe in more than 100 countries.
TV The 21 precepts are depicted in 21 Public Service Announcements that have now reached over 300 million worldwide.
FACTS
MAKING AN IMPACT IN COLOMBIA
Colombian police have delivered The Way to Happiness seminars to 3 million citizens and distributed booklets to over 20 percent of the population. The result has been called “the Colombian Miracle”—a significant drop in the crime rate nationwide. Concurrently, Colombian tourism has increased eight times more than that of other Latin American nations.
A COMMON SENSE GUIDE FOR BETTER LIVING
The Way to Happiness booklet of 21 precepts (rules or directions for conduct) is the centerpiece of comprehensive educational programs for school and community educators, business trainers and correctional professionals—complete with lesson plans and audiovisual teaching aids.
HELPING OTHERS FIND THE WAY TO HAPPINESS
The Way to Happiness Foundation International works to reverse the moral decay of society by restoring trust and honesty through widespread distribution of the 21 precepts. Donations support production and distribution of The Way to Happiness booklet and curriculum material.