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Pandemic highlights need to address moral dimensions of climate change, scholars warn
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, United States, May 26, 2020
Online conference held by the Baha’i Chair for World Peace examines environmental concerns in the light of humanity’s heightened consciousness of its essential oneness.
Canadian podcast series explores essential principles in wake of pandemic
TORONTO, May 24, 2020
Conversations in the series draw on insights from religion to provide new perspectives on challenges facing society amid the current public health crisis.
Efforts in Indian village invite participation
BOOKANAKERE, India, May 20, 2020
While lockdown measures remain in effect, the experience in one village provides an example of what is possible when people work together for the well-being of all.
Prayer awakens feelings of solidarity, enriches collective life
BUCHAREST, Romania, May 15, 2020
New patterns of community life centered on collective worship are emerging everywhere, attuning people to the needs of their fellow citizens.
Arts reveal beauty in the world, cast light on current situation
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, May 11, 2020
Artwork created amid the coronavirus outbreak has stimulated reflection on the spiritual dimension of human life and provided new perspectives on current circumstances.
Series on “Baha’i World” to focus on themes related to global health crisis
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, May 8, 2020
The online publication is initiating a series of articles that focus on major issues facing societies as they look ahead.
BIC Brussels: Finding ways to stay in touch
BRUSSELS, May 6, 2020
At a time when online communications become even more prominent in the exchange of ideas, the Office launches a newsletter covering insights emerging from its work.
Looking beyond the health crisis in the Kurdistan region of Iraq
ERBIL, Iraq, May 3, 2020
Social actors examine how the expression of spiritual principles bringing people together now can be sustained and strengthened well into the future.
Community banks in Nicaragua take early precautions
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May 1, 2020
Baha’i-inspired program draws on experience and sound principles in response to global health crisis.
Local Temple design unveiled in India
NEW DELHI, April 29, 2020
Design for the Baha’i House of Worship in Bihar Sharif is revealed by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the country.
Working through crisis fosters greater societal unity in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, April 25, 2020
Segments of society in Kazakhstan explore together how setting aside differences to battle the current health crisis has strengthened social cohesion in the country.
Work presses on at the site for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, April 23, 2020
Despite slowdowns in aspects of the project to ensure the safety of personnel on the construction site, foundational work advances and nears completion.
Community of English learners support one another during health crisis
VANCOUVER, Canada, April 22, 2020
Friendships built through the English Corner program in Vancouver, Canada, become source of support in difficult times.
New addition completes bicentenary websites: a unique glimpse of unity in diversity
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, April 20, 2020
The addition of a new section provides a glimpse of commemorations from around the world honoring the anniversary of the birth of the Bab.
Networks in the Congo keep thousands informed and inspired
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, April 18, 2020
Baha’is draw on community ties to provide accurate information and advice, inspiring solidarity and hope in facing the health crisis.
Youth move to forefront of grassroots response throughout the US
CHICAGO, April 15, 2020
Youth in the US are drawing on experiences and support structures developed through community-building initiatives to serve their society at this difficult time.
Providing food security in the face of a global health crisis
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, April 13, 2020
Various communities around the world are preparing to provide for food security, drawing on capacities developed through the Preparation for Social Action program.
Local Assemblies, individuals, and communities in India respond in unison
NEW DELHI, India, April 10, 2020
In communities throughout the country, reservoirs of energy are being channeled into actions that aim to allay the suffering caused by the current global health crisis.
Youth in Sierra Leone produce film to protect community against coronavirus
MAKENI, Sierra Leone, April 9, 2020
Youth use music and drama to create a film that helps educate their community about preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Australian Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Baha’i community
SYDNEY, April 8, 2020
Message from the Prime Minister acknowledges the contributions of the Baha’i community to Australian society and highlights the importance of faith in a time of crisis.

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