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Temple arrival marks a new dawn in the heart of the Pacific
LENAKEL, Vanuatu, June 22, 2021
Work on the local Bahá’í temple in Vanuatu has begun, after the main components for its construction were transported to the remote island of Tanna.
A path toward a unified America
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2021
Centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and social change.
Shift in agricultural systems necessary for sustainability, says BIC
BIC BRUSSELS, June 8, 2021
The BIC Brussels Office and the FAO of the United Nations initiate a seminar series to examine the relationship between agriculture, rural sustainability, and migration.
“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.
BANGUI, Central African Republic, June 1, 2021
Despite ongoing conflict in the CAR, the Bahá’ís of the country have been contributing to social progress, most recently forming an emergency committee to provide relief
Kenya: First Local Bahá’í temple in Africa opens its doors
MATUNDA, Kenya, May 24, 2021
Residents of Matunda Soy, Kenya, are celebrating the opening of a local temple that is “a sign of unity.”
Podcast series in Ireland invites grassroots conversation
DUBLIN, May 20, 2021
Comhrá, meaning friendly conversation in Irish, is a podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ireland providing a window into grassroots responses to issues facing society.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 13, 2021
Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.
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New essays in The Bahá’í World highlight uniqueness of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message in the West; survey agricultural achievements in Africa
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 10, 2021
The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.
Amid devastating cyclone, first National Spiritual Assembly elected in Timor-Leste
DILI, Timor-leste, May 7, 2021
The establishment of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly has infused a new spirit in the Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to material and spiritual progress.
Croatia’s First Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly established in landmark election
ZAGREB, Croatia, May 1, 2021
At its first ever national convention held in Zagreb last Saturday, the Bahá’í community of Croatia elected the country’s National Assembly.
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New volume of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings released
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, April 30, 2021
Seventy-six newly translated tablets recount, in ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s words, aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh, the tribulations He endured, and the purpose of His Faith.
“100 years of fostering unity”: Conversations on social cohesion move across Australia as centenary draws to close
SYDNEY, April 27, 2021
Five months since its publication, “Creating an Inclusive Narrative” is stimulating profound discussions across Australian states and territories.
Bahai.org: International website sees major redesign on 25th year since launch
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, April 22, 2021
The updated Bahai.org includes visual enhancements, additional sections, and other features, paving the way for new articles and videos to be released throughout the year
Youth initiative in Cambodia reduces soil erosion during floods
OKCHEAY, Cambodia, April 14, 2021
The efforts of young adolescents to improve air quality and provide shelter from the heat had the added benefit of preventing a patch of road from eroding when floods hit
House of ‘Abbúd: Holy place restoration completed
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, April 8, 2021
Project restores faded parts of building and strengthens its seismic resistance, extending the conservation work carried out by Shoghi Effendi in the early 1950s.
Migration: Broadening the horizons in Slovakia
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, April 1, 2021
New conceptions of human nature are challenging common notions about migration and fostering greater participation of migrants in the life of society.
Pandemic highlights women’s role in leadership
BIC NEW YORK , March 25, 2021
At the 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the BIC focuses on the need for models of leadership to be reevaluated.
ABC casts light on Bahá’í community-building efforts in Sydney neighborhood
SYDNEY, March 19, 2021
Prayer, uplifting music, and service to community contribute to social transformation in Sydney neighborhood.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Completion of floor slab for main edifice marks major milestone
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, March 14, 2021
The concrete pour for the central plaza and floor of the main edifice this week signifies a new stage in the project, as two portal walls near completion.
Broadcast in Chile sparks dialogue on service and prayer
SANTIAGO, Chile, March 9, 2021
A program prepared by the Bahá’ís of Chile and broadcast on a national media network explores experiences in responding to the health crisis.