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IAS Anniversary Weekend in East Grinstead Marks a Year of Global Humanitarian Action

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The IAS Anniversary Weekend in East Grinstead reviewed global humanitarian initiatives, volunteer efforts and community programmes active across the world.

EAST GRINSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM — Members of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) gathered te weekend of October 31st 2025 at Saint Hill, East Grinstead, to mark a year of global outreach and humanitarian engagement. The annual IAS Anniversary Weekend brought participants from six continents to the historic home of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, continuing a tradition established when the IAS was formed at Saint Hill in 1984.

 

Footsteps along lantern-lit paths, the sound of drums and Highland pipes and a marquee filled with international flags set the tone for a weekend that combined ceremony, reflection and forward planning. Inside the Grand Marquee, Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, opened the event with a review of the IAS’s origins and its expansion from Scientology’s presence in 39 nations in 1984 to members from 191 nations today.

“Tonight, that spirit of the IAS is ever-present, ever-embracive and alive forevermore,” he told attendees, describing the association’s purpose of supporting the Aims of Scientology for communities worldwide.

Humanitarian Initiatives Across Continents

The evening highlighted IAS-supported humanitarian campaigns whose work has reached diverse environments over the last 12 months. These initiatives are based on educational materials and community programmes developed by L. Ron Hubbard and implemented by volunteers, educators and civic partners.

Foundation for a Drug-Free World reported another year of extensive global outreach. Volunteers distributed millions of Truth About Drugs booklets at public venues, transport hubs and major sporting events including the FIFA Club World Cup and the Super Bowl. Across 2,700 events in 150 nations, materials were passed hand to hand as part of an effort to increase factual awareness of the effects of drugs.

In Guatemala, the campaign continued its cooperation with national authorities. 1,900 personnel across the country’s drug-prevention network received training, culminating in a televised graduation held at the Presidential Palace. Outreach across all 22 provinces reached 145,000 people, contributing to a 48 percent drop in drug use nationwide, according to the figures presented at the event.

United for Human Rights was showcased for its work with refugee and migrant communities. In Australia, an orphaned member of the Hazara community used the campaign’s materials to initiate a grassroots human rights movement across 47 cities, towns and communities, reaching some 200,000 people and contributing to a 30 percent reduction in discrimination within the communities involved.

The Way to Happiness, L. Ron Hubbard’s nonreligious moral code of 21 precepts, was highlighted for its use in rehabilitation settings. At the largest prison in the Southern Philippines, nearly 4,000 inmates participated in a programme based on the book’s precepts. According to the data presented, this contributed to a 67 percent drop in prisoner violations, leading to a partnership to extend the programme across the national prison system.

Volunteer Ministers Respond to Emergencies Worldwide

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) were also central to the weekend’s presentations. Over the past year, VM teams assisted communities affected by floods in Spain, heavy rains in Kenya, a 7.1 earthquake in Nepal, dual cyclones in Madagascar, an offshore earthquake in Ecuador and flash floods in Texas.

In the United States, the largest VM mobilisation recorded on American soil saw around 2,500 Volunteer Ministers supporting response efforts during historic wildfires in Los Angeles. According to the figures presented, flames burned an area described as twice the size of Paris, prompting widespread evacuations. VMs provided assistance to nearly 10,000 residents in a single day, and more than 100,000 people overall, supporting logistics, supplies and spiritual aid alongside more than 70 emergency response agencies.

Globally, VM Cavalcades—mobile teams delivering seminars and practical skills—travelled nearly half a million miles, training approximately a quarter of a million individuals.

Recognising Extraordinary Individual Contributions

Three IAS Freedom Medal recipients were honoured for their contributions to civic engagement, education and community resilience.

Diane Stein — Legislative Transparency and Parental Engagement to protect children

One of this year’s Freedom Medal recipients, Diane Stein of Clearwater, Florida, was recognised for her long-standing work examining the regulatory and procedural aspects of mental-health interventions involving minors. As president of a civil-society organisation focused on oversight and legislative transparency in this field, she drew attention to state data indicating that approximately 30,000 children per year were being admitted for psychiatric evaluation without prior parental consultation.

Working with parents, educators and community advocates, she supported initiatives that led to a Parents’ Bill of Rights, reinforcing parental involvement in decisions affecting a child’s well-being. Her work coincided with the establishment of the first Parental Rights Office in the United States and supported 39 legislative measures across several states aimed at improving procedural clarity and ensuring families are better informed when health-related decisions involve minors.

Darren Tessitore — Drug Education for Youth

Darren Tessitore, from Boston, Massachusetts, was honoured for his nationwide work using drug-education materials to address teen impaired driving. After losing a friend in a drug-related accident, he dedicated himself to outreach through regional drivers-education programmes. He later collaborated with National School Police and the Police Athletic and Activities League (PAL). Through these efforts, he distributed over 4 million booklets and ensured that 5.5 million students received educational materials, a contribution associated with a 52 percent decrease in teens driving under the influence.

Nancy Cartwright — Education, Ethics and Community Renewal

Nancy Cartwright, an Emmy-winning voice actor from Los Angeles (most famous for being the voice of Bart Simpson, was recognised for her work promoting literacy, ethics and community resilience. She helped introduce Study Technology to 250,000 learners, expanded awareness of The Way to Happiness to 6 million individuals, and contributed to reduced crime rates in her community. As founder of the Know More About Drugs Alliance, she initiated a public information campaign, placing 300 billboards and bus shelters across the city. Altogether, her work has reached an estimated 86 million people worldwide.

Reflections from a European Perspective

For many European attendees, the IAS Anniversary Weekend provided an opportunity to consider the role that civic engagement and educational initiatives play in supporting social cohesion.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, reflected on the alignment between these activities and European values:

“The IAS Anniversary showcases humanitarian work that becomes tangible—drug education, human rights awareness, ethical empowerment and community mobilisation,” Arjona said. “These initiatives are rooted in principles that resonate strongly across Europe: dignity, responsibility and the protection of fundamental rights, where we maintain a network of well over one thousand religious, community and social betterment groups active in over 27 European countries,.”

A Weekend of Planning, Recognition and Community Support

Following the opening celebration, delegates attended the IAS Global Salvage Seminar, where expansion strategies for IAS-supported programmes were outlined. The seminar focused on strengthening community partnerships and preparing for the upcoming year’s humanitarian efforts.

Saturday evening’s IAS Patrons Ball transformed the Grand Marquee into a formal ballroom for a black-tie event honouring members who have advanced humanitarian work across six continents. Grammy Award–winner Mark Isham and an ensemble of performers provided musical accompaniment.

The weekend concluded on Sunday with the 25th Annual Saint Hill Charity Concert, attended by around 1,500 local residents and dignitaries. Continuing a tradition established by L. Ron Hubbard, five local charities received support to strengthen and expand their programmes serving the community.

About the International Association of Scientologists

Formed in 1984, the IAS is the official membership organisation of Scientology, open to Scientologists worldwide. Its purpose is to unite, support and protect the Scientology religion and Scientologists, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Aims of Scientology as set out by L. Ron Hubbard: “A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where Man is free to rise to greater heights.”

The Church of Scientology, its missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent, with activities dedicated to education, prevention and community betterment. Recognition of Scientology as a charitable and bona fide religion continues to expand across Europe, reflecting a long-term commitment to strengthening communities and supporting human dignity.

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FXO and Apex Trade Outline Shared Perspectives on the Responsible Development of Finance and Technology

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Emphasizing Long-Term Value, Stability, and Social Responsibility in Global Markets

FXO Global Exchange and the Apex Trade (AT) team have each articulated a long-term focus on the responsible development of next-generation finance and technology, emphasizing sustainability, structural stability, and social value creation in an evolving global landscape.

While operating independently, both FXO and AT highlight the importance of aligning technological advancement with real-world needs, prudent risk management, and broader societal considerations.

Distinct Capabilities Addressing Evolving Market Needs

FXO Global Exchange is positioned as a financial infrastructure platform designed for global markets, with an emphasis on system stability, transparency, and long-term operational resilience. Its approach prioritizes the development of institutional-grade frameworks that support orderly market participation and sustainable growth.

Apex Trade (AT), meanwhile, operates as a professional analytical team focused on financial market research and interdisciplinary analysis. The team brings together contributors from fields including financial markets, digital assets, artificial intelligence, and data science, developing structured analytical models intended to support informed decision-making in complex market environments.

Long-Term Orientation and Development Philosophy

Apex Trade operates under the guiding principle of “Technology leading life, working hand in hand with the world,” reflecting its emphasis on global awareness, analytical rigor, and responsible innovation. Its work focuses on examining how emerging technologies intersect with financial systems and broader social dynamics.

FXO similarly underscores a long-term development philosophy, highlighting the importance of stability, transparency, and value creation over short-term expansion. The platform’s stated objective is to contribute to financial ecosystems that are resilient, rational, and aligned with sustainable development goals.

Global Perspective and Professional Research Focus

The AT team consists of analysts and researchers from multiple regions, contributing diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, the team has developed analytical frameworks aimed at evaluating market structure, technological trends, and long-term system behavior.

AT has indicated that it maintains, or is preparing, operational and research presences in several regions as part of its broader global outlook.

Emphasis on Social Responsibility and “Technology for Good”

Both FXO and Apex Trade emphasize that technological and financial innovation should extend beyond efficiency and scale, incorporating social responsibility and public-interest considerations. Each organization has highlighted the importance of applying technology in ways that support sustainability, social equity, and long-term societal benefit.

This perspective reflects a broader industry discussion around “technology for good,” where innovation is evaluated not only on performance metrics but also on its contribution to structural stability and social well-being.

Industry Outlook

As global finance and technology continue to evolve, FXO and Apex Trade each maintain that future progress will depend on rational development, responsible governance, and a commitment to long-term value creation. Their respective approaches illustrate how independent organizations can contribute to this broader direction through infrastructure development, analytical research, and principled innovation.

Conclusion

The perspectives outlined by FXO Global Exchange and Apex Trade reflect a shared emphasis on sustainability, responsibility, and long-term thinking in next-generation finance and technology. As industry participants increasingly focus on structural integrity and social impact, such approaches continue to shape discussions around the future of global financial and technological systems.

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ONEE Group Thailand study tour Comes to successful end

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Thailand ONEE Group Study Tour Successfully Held, Cultural Entertainment × Web3 × RWA Enter New Phase of Industrialization.

Thailand ONEE Group Study Tour Successfully Held, Cultural Entertainment × Web3 × RWA Enter New Phase of Industrialization

Bangkok, Thailand — As the global digital economy accelerates and Web3 enters a critical phase of deep restructuring and compliance, the ONEE GROUP THAILAND STUDY TOUR (Thailand ONEE Group Study Tour) was recently successfully held in Bangkok. The event brought together prominent guests and key contributors from blockchain, digital assets, entertainment, capital, and infrastructure sectors. They engaged in systematic discussions on global trends, RWA compliance pathways, digital transformation in the entertainment industry, and content assetization practices. This marked a significant milestone in transitioning Web3’s entertainment sector from conceptual discourse to industrial implementation.

 

At the event’s opening, Mr.Huo Yuhui, Vice President of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association, delivered a keynote speech titled’ Global Blockchain Industry Trends and RWA Compliance Pathways’.

The presentation delved into the practical necessity and compliance pathways for RWA assets to be on-chain, examining three key dimensions: the global regulatory environment, technological evolution, and industry cycles. By integrating entertainment content and the global expansion of short-form dramas, it systematically addressed the industry’s most pressing question:’ Why now?’

This sharing session established a clear industry benchmark for the study tour, while providing robust theoretical and policy support for the digital transformation of cultural and entertainment assets.

Subsequently, Vasily Medvedev, representative of ONEE Group, unveiled the group’s strategic development plan with great fanfare.

The presentation comprehensively showcases ONEE’s long-term expertise in physical entertainment content, production systems, and commercialization capabilities. It explicitly states that content constitutes the most fundamental asset in the entertainment industry and serves as the core value source for RWA’s digitalization.

ONEE will leverage authentic content assets as its foundation, driving the cultural and entertainment industry’s transition from’ traffic-driven logic ‘to’ asset-driven logic’ through synergistic integration of technology, institutional frameworks, and ecosystem development, thereby establishing a sustainable, verifiable, and scalable new paradigm for cultural and entertainment RWA.

On the topic of asset circulation and value realization, CoinQ Exchange COO Tiger delivered a keynote speech titled ‘Empowering the Global Circulation of Premium Digital Assets’.

From the perspectives of trading infrastructure, compliance mechanisms, and global market synergy, he elaborated how trading platforms provide liquidity support and value discovery mechanisms for high-quality content assets, offering critical support for the international circulation of entertainment RWA. This segment is regarded as the pivotal bridge connecting the transition of entertainment assets from ‘ownership confirmation’ to ‘monetization and circulation’.

The tour study session culminated in its most symbolic highlight—the production launch ceremony for the 10 short plays by ONEE Group.

Vasily Medvedev, representative of ONEE Group, joined the director and six leading actors to launch the project on stage. The grand screen’s opening sequence and ceremonial installations brought the atmosphere to a climax. This ceremony not only marked the official start of content production but also signified the birth of ten entertainment RWA assets, each grounded in authentic creative foundations, commercial potential, and future revenue prospects.

These short-form drama projects will serve as digital asset models with verifiable ownership, blockchain integration, and profit-sharing mechanisms, marking the entertainment industry’s official entry into a new era where’ content is capital.’

At the roundtable session of the Global Web3 Cultural and Entertainment Industry Digital Transformation Summit Forum, industry leaders, technical experts, and platform representatives engaged in in-depth discussions on content value, technological evolution, compliance boundaries, and business models.

The convergence of multidimensional perspectives has yielded actionable and replicable references for the digital transformation of the entertainment industry, while further cementing ONEE’s industry leadership in the RWA (Real-World Application) sector.

During the event, an award ceremony was held simultaneously to recognize outstanding market and community leaders from China and overseas.

As stated in the award citation: “These honors are not only an affirmation of achievements, but also a crowning of the pioneers of consensus.”

Their active participation and concrete actions have propelled the digital transformation of cultural and entertainment assets from concept to reality. The successful execution of the ONEE GROUP THAILAND STUDY TOUR signifies ONEE Group’s pivotal leap from trend consensus to industrial practice in the Web3 cultural & entertainment × RWA domain. Going forward, ONEE will continue to prioritize authentic content, uphold regulatory compliance, harness technological innovation, and amplify through ecosystem synergy, steering the cultural and entertainment industry toward a new era of self-driven assets, verifiable value, and sustainable returns.

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Avio Coach Craft Earns Tesla Preferred Collision Center Award in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA, United States, 31st Jan 2026 – Avio Coach Craft has earned the Tesla Preferred Collision Center Award, recognizing exceptional customer satisfaction and efficient repair performance. The shop is featured with a special badge on Tesla’s Collision Support site and prioritized in local search results for Tesla owners in Los Angeles.

Avio Coach Craft Earns Tesla Preferred Collision Center Award, Underscoring Its Leadership as a Tesla Body Shop in Los Angeles

Avio Coach Craft announced today that it has earned the Tesla Preferred Collision Center Award, a quarterly recognition given to top-performing collision repair partners in its region. As part of this recognition, Avio Coach Craft is featured with a special badge on Tesla’s Collision Support website and prioritized in local search results for Tesla owners in the Los Angeles area.

For Tesla owners, this award isn’t about marketing, it’s about measurable performance. Tesla’s recognition is tied to standards that reflect what matters most after an accident: how your repair is handled, how clearly the process is communicated, and how confidently your vehicle is restored.

What the award is based on

To earn the Tesla Preferred Collision Center Award, shops must meet performance benchmarks that include customer satisfaction and repair efficiency, such as achieving an average 98% Tesla Survey CSI (customer satisfaction) or better and maintaining an under 15-day average cycle time in the same quarter, along with additional survey and performance requirements.

“You don’t want surprises after your Tesla’s been in an accident,” said Michael Piombetti of Avio Coach Craft. “We’ve been restoring high-end vehicles in Los Angeles since 1989, and we’ve been involved with Tesla  since the Roadster days, with a focus on meticulous craftsmanship, precise fit and finish, and clear updates from start to finish.”

Why Avio Coach Craft stands out for Tesla repairs in Los Angeles

Tesla vehicles are engineered differently, and repairs demand a process that respects that engineering, especially when structure, sensors, and safety systems are involved. Avio Coach Craft’s recognition highlights what Tesla owners in Los Angeles value most:

  • Tesla-approved credentials
    Avio Coach Craft is part of the Tesla Approved Body Shop Network, supporting repairs aligned with Tesla’s repair ecosystem and standards.
  • A craft-first shop with deep roots
    Established in 1989, Avio Coach Craft brings decades of coach craft experience to modern EV collision repair, where precision panel fit, paintwork accuracy, and process control matter.
  • Clear communication from start to finish
    From estimate to delivery, Avio Coach Craft prioritizes transparency, helping you understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what to expect next.
  • Convenient West LA access
    Located in West Los Angeles near the 405 and 10 freeways, Avio Coach Craft is positioned for Tesla owners across West LA and the surrounding Los Angeles area.

Scheduling an estimate

Avio Coach Craft offers free estimates Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm at 2245 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

About Avio Coach Craft

Avio Coach Craft is a family-owned collision repair facility in West Los Angeles, established in 1989. Known for meticulous fit and finish across luxury, exotic, and high-end EV repairs, Avio Coach Craft is a Tesla Approved Body Shop, and a Lucid and Ferrari Certified Collision Center, serving Los Angeles drivers with craftsmanship-led restoration and transparent communication.

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