Grandeur Rises to Majesty as the IAS Gala Weekend Celebrates a Landmark Year of Global Impact

The International Association of Scientologists (IAS) assembles in East Grinstead, Southern England, celebrating 12 months of unshakable unity, unwavering purpose and uplifting the spirit of humanity.

Thousands of members of the International Association of Scientologists from six continents gather on Friday, October 31, for the first of three nights celebrating its enduring legacy and unwavering dedication to humanity.

Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, takes the stage in the Grand Marquee before the energized crowd that awaits the beginning of an unforgettable evening.

The IAS anniversary celebration springs to life, with the first of countless standing ovations kicking off a night of celebration and wonder.

Mr. Miscavige welcomes Scientologists and guests to a night alight with color and triumph as flags wave, spirits soar and the crowd rises in joy.

“Welcome to the night we summon the spirit of the IAS—a spirit born of perfect unity and pervading the very air we breathe.... Tonight, that spirit of the IAS is ever-present, ever-embracive and alive forevermore.”
—Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center

Mr. Miscavige commences the anniversary festivities by highlighting landmark accomplishments of the past year, advancing the ever-unfolding legacy of the IAS.

40 YEARS
FIGHTING FOR
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

DEFENDING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
For more than 40 years, the IAS has championed religious freedom worldwide—advancing laws that protect and restore freedom, now enshrined in over 130 victories.

19 NATIONS
ENACTING LAWS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE UNITED NATIONS MANDATE

HOLDING PSYCHIATRY ACCOUNTABLE
Working with the United Nations, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has been a leading force in securing UN mandates against coercive and involuntary treatment—now adopted by 19 nations worldwide.

245 MILLION
INDIVIDUALS HELPED
WITH SOCIAL BETTERMENT TECH

Transforming Lives Worldwide
IAS-sponsored Social Betterment initiatives have helped more than 240 million live crime-free, drug-free, moral and literate lives, all powered by L. Ron Hubbard Technology.

100%
NATIONS ON EARTH
GLOBAL SALVAGE MATERIALS

GLOBAL SALVAGE AROUND THE WORLD
Over 360 million copies of What Are Human Rights?, The Truth About Drugs and The Way to Happiness have been delivered worldwide, reaching individuals in every nation on Earth.

14,195
NEW HUMANITARIAN
PARTNERSHIPS
2024–2025

WORKING SIDE BY SIDE
In the past year, IAS-sponsored humanitarian campaigns count more than 14,000 new partnerships, from royalty to religious organizations and every level of government, all working side by side to elevate Mankind.

The marquee erupts as Mr. Miscavige continues his overview, showcasing accomplishment after accomplishment from the past year.

Among the many IAS victories, Mr. Miscavige underscores the tireless work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.

Osaka, Japan

Prague, Czech Republic

Taipei, Taiwan

Florida, USA

Mexico City, Mexico

PSYCHIATRY’S INDUSTRY OF DEATH
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights relentlessly exposed psychiatry’s crimes—pulling back the curtain on the horror of abuse for more than a million people with CCHR’s traveling exhibits—Psychiatry: An Industry of Death. Reaching a record number of destinations this year, the exhibits enlighten and enrage wherever they land.

Los Angeles, USA

Berlin, Germany

Madrid, Spain

OUTRAGE ALL OVER
CCHR advocates took to the streets at every major psychiatric convention around the world—from Madrid to Berlin and Los Angeles, all in the name of bringing justice to the field of mental health.

EXPOSING PSYCHIATRIC ABUSE IN THE UK
CCHR teamed up with a mother seeking answers about her 20-year-old son’s death in a mental health facility, exposing extensive abuse across county psychiatric facilities.

First Official Inquiry
into Psychiatry in the
United Kingdom

—UK Parliament

CCHR spearheaded an appeal to National Parliament for retribution against psychiatric cruelty. In response, the Health Secretary ordered the first full inquiry into psychiatry in UK history. Unlike earlier efforts, this carries the mandate to compel witnesses and documents so as to finally deliver justice for victims and their families.

EXPOSING CRUELTY IN FRENCH HOSPITALS
CCHR France uncovered horrific evidence of restraint and isolation in French psychiatric hospitals. With that evidence in hand, CCHR filed multiple complaints to hold those institutions accountable, ultimately winning 150 separate cases across the nation.

All member states must have
independent oversight.

All member states must eliminate all coercive practices
in psychiatric care.

—European Parliament

CCHR petitioned the European Parliament, seeking reform, protection for minors and independent oversight. Through official notice to all 720 Members of Parliament, CCHR’s voice was heard, prompting the Petitions Committee to call for the elimination of all coercive practices in psychiatric care.

30 YEARS OF VICTORIES
For three decades, CCHR Hungary has fought to hold psychiatry accountable for crimes against humanity. In a landmark case, CCHR sought justice for one man who was drugged and involuntarily committed for more than two weeks—taking the case all the way to the Supreme Court.

“This is a victory
for liberty and justice thanks to the persistence of CCHR.”

—Member of Parliament
Hungarian National Assembly

The nation’s Supreme Court provided no path for compensation for psychiatric wrongdoing, so CCHR took it even higher, to the nation’s Constitutional Court. The justices declared that denial of compensation is a violation of rights. Today national law guarantees justice for those deprived of liberty at the hands of psychiatry.

As a defining statement on CCHR’s relentless crusade, Mr. Miscavige unveils the next advance to confront and eradicate psychiatric abuse.

TAKING AIM AT PSYCHIATRY’S DEADLY DOSE
Continuing its mission to expose psychiatric abuse, CCHR releases its latest feature documentary, uncovering psychiatry’s deadly side effects. Prescription for Violence lays bare the connection between psychiatric drugs and mass shootings, premiering December 9—International Anti-Corruption Day—on Scientology Network.

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Mr. Miscavige lifts the audience to its feet once again as he shares standout successes from the Church’s humanitarian mission: tackling societal issues the world over.

GLOBAL DRIVE FOR A DRUG-FREE WORLD
The largest nongovernmental drug education program in the world, Drug-Free World, brought the Truth About Drugs to 2,700 events in nearly 400 cities and towns in the past year, from community street fairs to mega sporting events like the FIFA Club World Cup.

SCORING BIG AT THE BIG GAME
The biggest one-day event of the year was the annual distribution drive at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. More than 120 Drug-Free World volunteers rolled through the French Quarter, ultimately reaching fans with 360,000 Truth About Drugs booklets.

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN GUATEMALA
The government adopted the Truth About Drugs for top-down implementation, training the nation’s drug prevention network across 22 provinces, reaching 145,000 people in 200 organizations. The program drove an astounding 48 percent drop in nationwide drug abuse.

HUMAN RIGHTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
A refugee belonging to one of the world’s most persecuted populations—Afghanistan’s Hazara people—discovered United for Human Rights and was determined to bring lessons of freedom to his fellow refugees across Australia. Building a network throughout 47 cities, towns and communities, he reached three-quarters of Australia’s Hazara population—achieving a 30 percent drop in discrimination.

DIGNITY AND HONOR BEHIND BARS IN THE PHILIPPINES
A Philippines prison pastor introduced The Way to Happiness as a nonreligious program for reform, morality and peace among inmates. After educating nearly 4,000 prisoners, inmate infractions dropped by 67 percent, fueling a new partnership to transform prisons throughout the Philippines with the 21 precepts.

Capping an inspiring presentation on the humanitarian campaigns, Mr. Miscavige reveals new broadcast programming on Scientology Network—igniting a sea of waving flags and cheers across the Grand Marquee.

WATCH INTERNATIONAL HELP UNFOLD
The newest Scientology Network series features explorations of each humanitarian campaign: United for Human Rights, The Way to Happiness and Drug-Free World. The series is designed to provide the grand overview of each campaign and their far-reaching impact on communities across the globe.

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Mr. Miscavige turns the spotlight to the world-renowned Yellow Shirts—Scientology Volunteer Ministers—instantly recognized for providing indiscriminate help worldwide.

Spain

Texas

Venezuela

Nepal

Kenya

VOLUNTEER MINISTER RESPONSE WHEREVER, WHENEVER
VMs answered the call this year after more than a dozen natural disasters, including a tropical storm in Venezuela, torrential rains in Texas, catastrophic floods in Spain, relentless downpours in Kenya and a devastating 7.1 earthquake in Nepal.

Madagascar

Philippines

Ecuador

Beyond disaster response, VMs offered spiritual relief and frontline help across the planet, whether in answer to a cyclone that touched down twice in Madagascar, an offshore quake in Ecuador or a monsoon in the Philippines.

LA IN FLAMES—VMs IN ACTION
The largest VM force ever deployed on US soil mobilized for wildfires in Los Angeles as flames swept from the Pacific shoreline to the mountains—scorching an area twice the size of Paris.

VMs delivered logistics, sustenance and aid—supporting firefighters and helping more than 100,000 Los Angeles residents in need—recognized by the American Red Cross, the County of LA and dozens of emergency units across the region.

WORLDWIDE GOODWILL
Volunteer Ministers traversed nearly half a million miles across both hemispheres through the past 12 months, bringing help from Italy’s Adriatic Coast to Gauteng Province in South Africa.

Valencia, Spain

Modena, Italy

Washington, DC

Dorchester, United Kingdom

Sydney, Australia

Tochigi, Japan

Across the Pacific to North America and over the Atlantic to the UK, Scientology Volunteer Ministers provided more than a quarter-million people with VM Technology for application in life.

41,801

FULLY TRAINED AND GRADUATED
SOUTH AFRICAN SCIENTOLOGY VOLUNTEER MINISTERS

With training surging across the Rainbow Nation, South Africa has graduated 40,000 new Volunteer Ministers in the last five years alone.

Members of the IAS and guests stand in recognition of the lifesaving and lives-changing work of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers over the past year.

Mr. Miscavige carries the momentum further still with the annual awarding of IAS Freedom Medal Winners—singular individuals exemplifying the humanitarian ideals of the IAS. Three Scientologists receive the distinguished award as Mr. Miscavige introduces each presentation, bringing to light their personal stories.

Diane Stein, Clearwater, Florida: Dedicated to the goal of eradicating psychiatric abuse, Diane exposed a state law that allowed some 30,000 children a year to be seized by psychiatrists—without parental consent. Her advocacy helped spark the nation’s first Parental Rights Office and rallied state legislators to pass a historic Parents’ Bill of Rights. Inspired by her actions and with her leadership, states across the country advanced 38 similar laws—ultimately safeguarding millions of children from psychiatric abuse. “There were moments when the obstacles felt larger than life.... Yet even then, I never lost sight of why I began—to protect the most vulnerable and make a difference that matters. Tonight this is a victory not just for me, but for all of us!”

Darren Tessitore, Boston, Massachusetts: On a mission to end teen impaired driving, Darren introduced Drug-Free World materials into regional Drivers Ed programs. Recognizing the crisis stretched far beyond his area, he partnered with National School Police, then the Police Athletic and Activities League (PAL). All told, Darren ultimately distributed more than 4 million Truth About Drugs booklets, ensuring 5.5 million students nationwide were empowered with that truth—all while teens driving under the influence decreased 52 percent across the United States. “After 20 years of doing all that I can to reach every kid, it’s amazing to receive this acknowledgment.... As IAS members, it is our duty to make sure we truly help the 8.2 billion people on this planet. And there is no stopping me until we win this battle!”

Nancy Cartwright, Los Angeles, California: Though known to many for her Emmy-winning voice work, she is guided foremost by a humanitarian mission—to uplift youth, strengthen families and help restore decency and honor to communities everywhere. By championing Study Technology, she made reading “cool” for 250,000 learners. Her work bringing The Way to Happiness to 6 million people contributed to a historic drop in local crime, while a citywide campaign of 300 billboards and bus shelters featuring her own artwork awakened parents to the dangers of psychotropic drugs. Altogether, her compassion and commitment have touched 86 million lives worldwide. “I’m driven by the pride and feeling of accomplishment.… Not just putting a band-aid on a situation, but offering up the greatest kind of help there is: Freedom. And that’s why I do what I do.”

The crescendo of unstoppable applause rings throughout the marquee, honoring the three newest Freedom Medal Winners.

Crowning an epic night, Mr. Miscavige previews a new message that will be broadcast to the world. It invites the curious to discover what he described as a fourth dimension of Scientology—the very secret the world has always wondered about.

The Technology of Life
The message is a vision of what lies ahead—a new invitation to the world featuring the very Technology that is the foundation of Scientology: the work of Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

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Stars could be all but imagined overhead as the energy practically lifts the roof off the Grand Marquee and Mr. Miscavige bids the crowd good night.

“We are, indeed, in our age of extraordinary things. But if there’s a lesson to be learned from history, it’s the one that reads: Extraordinary times demand extraordinary deeds—and sometimes you have to take a chance.” —Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion

The weekend of events rolls on as IAS members attend the Global Salvage Seminar on Saturday, energized by in-depth tactical briefings on the campaigns that promise an even more expansive 12 months ahead across the globe.

The weekend’s humanitarian-centered seminar reveals plans for the new year for each campaign: Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Foundation for a Drug-Free World, United for Human Rights, The Way to Happiness and the Volunteer Ministers. Each campaign brings solutions targeting major social crises.

The Saint Hill grounds resonate with electricity from the previous night as excited members take time between events to explore the glorious estate.

By Saturday evening, the Grand Marquee transforms into an elegant ballroom for the annual IAS Patrons Ball. Mr. Miscavige begins the night with these words: “Yes, this is the epicenter of our IAS universe, the birthplace of a legacy that forever changed the course of our movement.”

The Black-Tie elegance sets the stage for an evening celebrating the top Patrons, those who embody the very purpose of the IAS.

The evening features an international concert with Grammy Award–winning musician Mark Isham, joined by an ensemble of outstanding performers.

The final event of the weekend is the 25th annual Saint Hill Charity Concert on Sunday evening, attended by 1,500 local residents and dignitaries. Carrying on a philanthropic tradition of generosity established by L. Ron Hubbard, the concert celebrates five local charities, enabling each to strengthen and expand their work serving the community. This year’s recipients comprise East Grinstead Town Football Club, East Grinstead Cricket Club, Friends of Crowborough Hospital, East Grinstead Age UK and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Another stellar performance lights up the charity event, featuring UK’s own Jive Aces together with a world-class lineup of artists performing hits from Broadway and Hollywood as well as timeless classics.

A final standing ovation brings the Charity Concert to its end and a monumental weekend to a close, sending IAS members off to create a better world—in their hometowns and for populations across the planet.

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International Association of Scientologists Anniversary, Saint Hill, East Grinstead, United KingdomOctober 2025