Social Betterment News

Narconon Mexico, the first Narconon ever established in the country, marked its 26th anniversary with a grand celebration. The event coincided with the completion of new renovations to its facilities in Pedro Escobedo Municipality. Officials, dignitaries, supporters, and graduates joined Narconon executives and staff to commemorate this significant milestone. Guest speakers included Beatriz Mendez Garcia, President of Rotary Club, Mexico City, and Alfonso Ruiz, Narconon Mexico’s first graduate, who has since become a successful entrepreneur and triathlete.

Criminon volunteers made a significant impact at the American Correctional Association (ACA) conference held in Nashville, Tennessee, in August 2024. The event brought together correctional professionals from across the United States and around the world to discuss the latest trends, best practices, and challenges in the field of criminal rehabilitation.

Los Angeles is on the verge of a moral revival, and Artists for a Better World International (AFABW) is leading the way! The dynamic LA-based non-profit is creating a buzz by distributing The Way to Happiness, a common sense guide to better living.

Students at the Athena School are taught so that they can apply what they learn. The Athena School is an independent school in the heart of Newtown in Sydney’s Inner West, Australia…..

Read Danny’s story, a former inmate whose life was transformed through Criminon’s educational programs. From a path marred by addiction and crime to becoming a CEO and family man, his journey powerfully illustrates the effectiveness of rehabilitation in breaking the cycle of recidivism.

An inspiring story of Karin Verheijen, who, after discovering the effectiveness of Study Technology at an Applied Scholastics school, embarked on a journey to bring effective tutoring solutions to thousands of children across the Netherlands.

Discover how Hollywood Village, part of The Way to Happiness Los Angeles, partners with local entities to beautify and safeguard the Hollywood community through monthly cleanups and beautification initiatives.

Criminon Florida enters 2024 celebrating over 30 years of transforming lives in the prison system. Serving over 2,500 students in 34 states, they faced numerous challenges, including adapting to digital lesson delivery. Their dedication resulted in 891 course and seminar completions in 2023, significantly impacting the rehabilitation of inmates and embodying a mission of hope and second chances.

Educational programs in prisons have proven to significantly reduce recidivism and aid in successful reintegration into society. Recent federal reforms have expanded access to such programs, demonstrating their effectiveness in decreasing crime rates, improving employment prospects, and facilitating positive societal impacts.

Narconon Ojai’s recent event highlights their continuous work in addiction awareness and prevention, with a successful fundraiser supporting the Ojai Youth Foundation.

Pascal Lemos, inspired by The Way to Happiness’ principles, has galvanized a volunteer movement in Naples, Italy, focusing on environmental cleanup. His initiative, which began with a simple beach cleanup, has expanded into a broad campaign, including educational lectures, artistic collaborations, and media engagement, significantly impacting local environmental conditions.

Applied Scholastics commemorated its 50th anniversary in Spanish Lake, St. Louis, highlighting decades of global educational achievements. The celebration attracted educators worldwide, showcasing seminars, awards, and the enduring success of its Study Technology programs.

Narconon’s 56th anniversary, celebrated worldwide, highlights powerful recovery stories and the program’s lasting impact in helping thousands to overcome addiction with its unique, drug-free approach.

The sixth Kansas City United in Peace Ride and Rally on March 26, 2022, united over 160 participants in a show of diversity and solidarity. Highlighting a peaceful ride, engaging speeches, and performances, the event, led by a pastor-activist MC, reinforced community unity and violence reduction based on “The Way to Happiness” principles.

Narconon Mexico, under the leadership of Eduardo Espinal, expands its facilities to aid more individuals struggling with addiction. The new 114,000 square feet facility in Querétaro offers a distraction-free environment for recovery, emphasizing the program’s success in rehabilitating over a thousand individuals and bringing them back to their families drug-free.

A 2018 scientific study confirms the effectiveness of Narconon’s sauna-based detoxification method in aiding recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, offering a significant boost to the prospects of lasting sobriety for participants.

Venezuelan celebrities collaborate in “Artists for a Better Venezuela,” distributing over 90,000 copies of The Way to Happiness and hosting events to promote moral upliftment and societal improvement.

Delphi Schools began as the dream of a small group of educators in the early 1970s to build a new kind of learning environment. Students receive individualized study programs and follow carefully laid out checksheets. A student must demonstrate competence at each major step before continuing on to the next.

My name is Teresita. After living in the United States for 25 years, I came back to Costa Rica with a lot of dreams about helping and creating a better life in my town. I found out that there were a lot of problems in the education system, with a lot of desperate parents trying to find somebody who could give extra classes to their children so they could pass the school year, and many students who did not have any interest in learning….

Megan, a Business Administration student in LA, works with the Criminon program to guide inmates through The Way to Happiness course, significantly impacting their lives. Despite never visiting a prison, Megan has witnessed remarkable transformations in prisoners who often feel lost and hopeless. Through her coaching, many have gained new perspectives, leading to positive changes and even early releases. Her dedication exemplifies the power of belief and support in overcoming adversity.