International Association of Scientologists

From Tragedy to Truth: Fighting Fentanyl with Facts

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:55:44 UTC

Fentanyl is one of the world’s deadliest street drugs—cheap, powerful and often hidden in pills, powders and vapes. A new Drug-Free World booklet, made possible by IAS support, equips communities with facts to prevent overdoses and save lives.

Narconon Salvages Lives from the Grip of Addiction

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0700

For more than five decades, the Narconon program has salvaged thousands of lives from the grip of addiction. Today, they live productive, drug-free lives. Hear from some of those whose lives have been transformed.

VMs Help Tens of Thousands Impacted by the LA Wildfires

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700

Since the outbreak of the devastating wildfires, Volunteer Ministers have been working day in and day out to bring help to those affected by the disaster.

Los Angeles Wildfires: Volunteer Ministers Answer the Call to Help

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700

A large team of Volunteer Ministers bring aid and relief to thousands affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Narconon Offers Path to Brighter, Healthier Future

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Around the world, Narconon is salvaging addicts from the brink of despair and hopelessness and enabling them to regain control of their lives. Hear from some of those whose lives were saved from the grip of drugs.

Volunteer Ministers Bring Aid in Wake of Japan Earthquake

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700

A team of Volunteer Ministers from Tokyo bring aid and relief to thousands of evacuees following a 7.6 earthquake on the western coast of Japan.

To Defend Your Rights, You Need to Know Them

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:00 PDT

Hear the responses from educators and students who have used the United for Human Rights materials to raise awareness of the 30 basic rights and fundamental freedoms we all share.

Volunteer Ministers Bring Vital Aid to Flooded Italian Region

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 PDT

Floods inundated a large swath of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy. In response, teams of Volunteer Ministers from nearby cities answered the call to bring assistance to those in need in the disaster zone.

Harnessing the Power of Education to Prevent Drug Abuse

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 PDT

Hear from some of the thousands of educators, youth and drug abusers who found the Drug-Free World materials and are using them to live drug-free lives—and help others do the same.

Volunteer Ministers Continue to Provide Help After Catastrophic Turkey Earthquakes

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 PDT

Since the earthquakes in February 2023, a team of international Volunteer Ministers have been distributing tons of food, water and vital supplies to those in need in the disaster zone in southern Turkey.

Answering the Call in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:41:26 -0800

Hundreds of Volunteer Ministers have been providing emergency relief and clearing fallen trees and debris after Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida with 150 mile per hour winds.

Bringing Help to Disaster-Stricken Pakistan

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:11:35 PDT

After catastrophic monsoon rains caused landslides and extensive flooding across Pakistan, teams of Volunteer Ministers (VMs) have been providing disaster relief in some of the worst-hit areas.

Biking & Running for a Drug-Free Nation

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:41:26 -0800

A dedicated team of Drug-Free World athletes and volunteers staged a 12-day cycling and running marathon around the Czech Republic to bring the truth about drugs to thousands of youth across the country.

Volunteer Ministers Bring Humanitarian Relief to Refugees

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:41:26 -0800

For the last two months, VMs in more than a dozen nations, from Moldova and Hungary to Italy and Spain, have been gathering and distributing essential supplies to help the thousands of Ukrainians arriving at border towns and villages.

Using Truth as a Potent Weapon in the Fight Against Drugs

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:41:26 -0800

From educators and drug-prevention specialists to counselors and youth, hear from those who are using the Truth About Drugs materials to save lives.

Giving a Second Chance to Life and a Brighter Future

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:41:26 PST

Over the past few years, the social isolation, economic disruption and lack of interaction has propelled a surge in drug abuse in many countries across the globe. Thousands have been turning to drugs as a “solution” to their problems and getting caught in its trap.

VMs Bring Immediate Aid Following a 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:11:35 PDT

Scientology Volunteer Ministers aid first responders in Haiti to bring help to the injured, clean up debris and damaged homes and distribute vital supplies to those affected.

Freewinds Helps St. Vincent Following Volcanic Eruptions

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:12:35 PDT

The Freewinds and Scientology Volunteer Ministers bring supplies and disaster relief to St. Vincent island in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption.

Bringing Sanity and Stability with the Tools for Life

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:41:26 PST

No matter what’s happening in the world right now, people could all use some more sanity and stability and ways to help one another.

Providing a Moral Compass For Life

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:41:26 -0800

After months of sheltering at home, restrictions and widespread social disruption, people are looking for the road map to a better life.