Kingnewswire / Press release / Brussels, July 17, 2025 – as part of Cambre woodthe weekend of July 12 and 13 saw the birth Afrodisiac Festivala family cultural event organized in the Belgian capital, at the heart of European institutions, which celebrates music, dance, gastronomy and African solidarity.
While children were having fun in the village and families shared the delights of the Afro market, a stand stood out in the middle of the festive atmosphere to relay an essential public health message: the dangers of drug use.
A cultural celebration that makes sense
Created in 2006 and today the largest cultural festival in the African diaspora in Brussels, Afrogisiac promotes solidarity and awareness. Its 2025 edition is devoted to “Children of Congo, the future of a continent” And highlights the rights of African children through art, workshops, shows and catering stands. This celebration takes a particular resonance in Brussels, where the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council symbolically strengthen the messages of unity and well-being.
The truth about drugs: the facts meet the festival
The mobile exhibition “The truth about drugs”, a new advanced educational presentation made possible thanks to the support of the members of theInternational Association of Scientologistswas set up on site by Julie Delvauxcoordinator of Drug-free World Belgium (Saysnonaladrogue) and member of the board of directors of the Foundation for a drugless Europe.
From the installation early in the morning until sunset, Julie and her dedicated team made a strong impression: in just two days, they met hundreds of visitors Thanks to the immersive exhibition, people prompted people to sign the commitment for a life without drugs and distributed 1,286 educational brochures directly to families and the community.
Julie Delvaux said:
“When adolescents tried the simulation glasses after our mini-conference, they literally said:” We will never touch that. These are moments like these that make it worth it. »»
Julie Delvaux, president of said no to Belgium drugs
From youth organization coordinators to educators, including a firefighter and health professionals, many are looking for partnership possibilities to combat the growing impact of drug -related problems in their respective fields. Staff of detoxification clinics are also mobilized by distributing educational material in waiting rooms, as they note an increase in the number of patients affected by drug addiction. In addition, a former drug addict is committed to participating in the campaign by sharing his testimony, in order to inspire other people through his history.
A campaign rooted in a humanitarian vision
The initiative “the truth about drugs” is part of the Foundation for a drugless worldanchored in the humanitarian philosophy of L. Ron Hubbard : “The most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs. His conviction that awareness can avoid suffering inspires the global network of “the truth about drugs”, from schools to festivals like Afrodisiac.
The European context: dark but surmountable
These efforts are essential. Throughout the European Union, according to theEuropean drug agencythe consumption of illicit drugs remains very widespread: approximately 29 % 15-64 year olds consumed illegal drugs during their lifetime, and 8 % consumed cannabis during the past year, about it 22 million Europeans. Cocaine, the second most consumed substance on the continent, has reached approximately 3.5 million adult users Last year, with concentrated consumption among 15-34 year olds.
Recent data on wastewater in Brussels and Antwerp show that the presence of cocaine doubled in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching nearly 1.2 g per 1,000 inhabitants per day, which underlines the upward trend of stimulants in Belgian streets. In addition, EU level surveillance highlights a disturbing increase in polytoxicomania, often associated with cannabis, MDMA, synthetic opioids and tranquilizers.
Ivan Arjona-Peladopresident of the European Bureau of the Church of Scientology for public affairs and human rights, which oversees the various social campaigns led by Scientologists across Europe, praised this initiative:
“It is inspiring to see young people and families choose knowledge and responsibility rather than ignorance and danger. This campaign reflects a very concrete way to protect the future of our children. We will continue to support all the initiatives that bring truth and prevention directly to communities. »»
At the headquarters of European governance in Brussels, where policies are taking place for the whole continent, local action finds an equally important echo. The exhibition of the “Truth about drugs” team in Afrodisiac has made the link between cultural and public health celebration, by translating global drug trends into personal and enlightened choice stories. While Brussels feeds the future of Europe, local campaigns defend its well-being, an informed decision at the same time.
Supported and supported by the Church of Scientology and its ecclesiastical leader, Mr. David MISCAVIGEthe “Truth about drugs” campaign has become one of the largest non -governmental education and drug prevention initiatives in the world. It is active in more than 180 countries and distributed in Tens of thousands of schools, community groups, police and youth organizations. Its clear and factual supports have been recognized by educators, police and government organizations around the world, pursuing the vision of L. Ron Hubbard which consisted in giving people the means to defend themselves against drug addiction through knowledge.
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