Hungarian Couple Leads Nationwide Revival of Moral Values with Award-Winning Documentary on Scientology Network
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Budapest, Hungary — In a country renowned for its deep cultural roots and strong sense of community, Antónia and Ferenc Novák are inspiring Hungarians to renew their moral foundations for a brighter future. The husband-and-wife team, featured in a new episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network, are leading a nationwide movement to restore integrity, respect, and compassion in everyday Hungarian life.
Long admired for its family-centered values, hospitality, and rich traditions, Hungary — like many European nations — faces modern social challenges that test its moral fabric. Recent reports show two-thirds of high school students have experienced bullying, while thousands of domestic abuse cases are recorded annually. Yet Hungary’s enduring strengths — a commitment to family, community, and respect for tradition — provide a strong foundation to address these issues with fresh solutions.
Motivated by a personal wake-up call when a student brought a gun to their son’s school, Antónia and Ferenc took action. They discovered The Way to Happiness, a common-sense guide to better living, authored by humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard, and saw in it a practical way to help young people make positive choices. Today, as Director and Deputy Director of the Flourish and Prosper Foundation, they lead creative initiatives reaching schools, teachers, and families across the country.
Their nationwide children’s art contest brings moral lessons to life through students’ creativity. Teacher seminars equip educators to foster integrity and responsibility in the classroom. Community outreach projects promote respect, honesty, and accountability — timeless values that resonate deeply with Hungary’s cultural heritage and European identity.
As a result of their tireless work, communities are witnessing a significant drop in youth violence and growing awareness of the need for kindness, honesty, and mutual support. The Voices for Humanity episode tells their remarkable story, available on demand at the Scientology Network, which broadcasts to over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages and has received more than 125 industry awards for its impactful programming.
Iván Arjona Pelado, President of the European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights, commended the Nováks’ achievements:
“Hungary has a proud tradition of family and community values that have carried it through centuries of change. The work of Antónia and Ferenc Novák stands as a testament to what everyday citizens can do to help revive and protect these core values for new generations. Their dedication is an example not only for Hungary but for all of Europe, showing that moral strengthening begins with each of us and spreads through education, art, and community spirit.”
Antónia and Ferenc’s story reminds us that positive change is possible when ordinary people stand up to strengthen the moral ties that bind families and communities together. With their movement growing, Hungary is proving once again that its greatest treasures are not only its historic landmarks or cultural achievements — but its people and their enduring commitment to living with integrity and respect.
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