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Four Counsellors from different regions discuss how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young people discover their identity and purpose through service to society.
1 week 5 days ago
A gathering in ‘Akká on 25 February brought participants of diverse backgrounds together, offering hope and fellowship at a time of uncertainty.
2 weeks 1 day ago
A far-reaching reconceptualization of justice is needed to bring about the kind of societies the world’s people aspire to build, says the BIC in a new statement.
2 weeks 4 days ago
BIC explores collaboration among individuals, communities, and institutions as essential to social development at the 64th UN Commission for Social Development.
3 weeks 4 days ago
This podcast episode explores how youth in Canada are learning to reorient their lives around service, discovering in the process a deeper sense of purpose.
1 month ago
The Yuyay Project brings families together to weave Bahá'í principles into artistic expressions that resonate deeply with Kichwa cultural traditions.
1 month 1 week ago
Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 2026 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. He was 90 years old.
1 month 1 week ago
Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 2026 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. He was 90 years old.
1 month 1 week ago
This podcast episode explores how in Kenya, participation in Bahá’í moral and spiritual education is raising consciousness about individual and collective responsibility.
1 month 2 weeks ago
A new statement to the UN Commission for Social Development reflects on how collaboration among institutions, communities, and individuals can strengthen social progress.
1 month 2 weeks ago
A new documentary traces the Bahá’í community’s journey in Azerbaijan, exploring a chapter of their country’s past deeply woven into its cultural fabric.
1 month 3 weeks ago
In settings across the UK, young people are discovering that their desire to serve others can become a powerful force for building vibrant and united communities.
1 month 4 weeks ago
Hearing in Brazil marked 40th anniversary of “The Promise of World Peace”, examines efforts to address societal violence.
2 months 1 week ago
With their consultations having concluded today, the Counsellors depart the Holy Land illumined by insights from the global efforts to contribute to social transformation
2 months 1 week ago
After five days of consultation on efforts to contribute to social betterment, Counsellors concluded their conference in prayerful procession to the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh
2 months 2 weeks ago
Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the worldwide Bahá’í community, preparing for the years ahead.
2 months 2 weeks ago
Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the worldwide Bahá’í community, preparing for the years ahead.
2 months 3 weeks ago
As 2025 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more harmonious world.
2 months 3 weeks ago
A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is reshaping patterns of life among several families in New Delhi.
2 months 3 weeks ago
A resolution confirmed by the UN General Assembly condemns the “cumulative” impact of the Iranian government’s persecution of the Bahá’í community over the past 46 years.
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