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In Brazil, African descendants plan for better society

More than 170 men, women and children attended a conference of people of African descent in Brazil to gain a deeper understanding of their heritage...

Prince praises school at opening of new buildings

In an opening ceremony for two internet-ready buildings at the Ocean of Light International School, Crown Prince Tupoutoa of Tonga praised the...

Religions come together as one

The essential unity of the world's religions was the theme of gatherings last month in places as far apart as Mauritius, Northern Ireland, Mali...

Hungarian Baha'is inaugurate new national center in the heart of Budapest

Having outgrown its old administrative headquarters, the Baha'i community of Hungary inaugurated its new national Baha'i Center with a reception...

In Panama's remote indigenous villages, Baha'i volunteers provide much needed educational services

At 5 a.m., dawn's light spread like a crimson streak across the dark sky and Victorino Rodriguez was already on his way. Every Monday he makes...

Baha'i-inspired educational system for the poor of the world honored by the Club of Budapest

The Club of Budapest has honored FUNDAEC, a Baha'i-inspired development organization in Colombia, with a "Change the World -- Best Practice Award"...

University of Bari establishes a course on ethics and economics

Officials at the University of Bari have established a permanent course on ethics and economics that is based on Baha'i principles and have appointed...

New Baha'i radio station is officially launched in the Philippines

In a festive celebration featuring prayers, speeches, music and dance performances, and a "barrio fiesta" atmosphere, the Baha'i community of...

In Bolivia, Baha'is in an isolated village help to establish a local school system

For many years, the Government-run school in this village of some 700 people on the Bolivian altiplano offered only kindergarten through third...

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The Barli Development Institute for Rural Women

The Barli Development Institute for Rural Women focuses on giving poor young women literacy training, practical knowledge of health, nutrition...