Baha'i World News Service
The Bahá’í World News Service - BWNS - The official news source of the worldwide Bahá’í community, reports on major developments and endeavors of the global Bahá’í community.
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“The lifeline to our children’s future”: Katuyola village establishes first high school
The opening of the school in Zambia reflects a community’s evolving understanding of how spiritual principles can guide collective action to address shared challenges.
United States: Bahá’í Chair illuminates resilience during Jim Crow era
The Bahá’í Chair’s oral history project, grounded in the principle of the oneness of humankind, shares accounts of resilience amid inequities that continue to shape lives
Germany: Arts festival at Bahá’í temple affirms longing for connection and shared purpose
Over 1500 people on the grounds of the Langenhain Bahá’í temple explore how, creativity grounded in spiritual purpose, can generate joy and strengthen bonds of friendship
In Conversation: Families foster belonging in Australian neighborhoods
The latest podcast episode explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual principles to daily life.
COLOMBIA: New film highlights efforts toward environmental restoration
“Sowing Life”, a new documentary by FUNDAEC, explores how people are applying scientific knowledge alongside spiritual insights to address environmental degradation.
In Conversation: Advancing women’s education in Cambodia and Malawi
The latest podcast episode explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and contribute to progress.
BIC Addis Ababa: Interfaith collaboration essential for Africa’s spiritual and material progress
A new statement by the BIC Addis Ababa Office explores how unified interfaith action can address Africa’s challenges and foster spiritual and material advancement.
Uzbekistan: Shifting consciousness of the role of faith in a secular state
A new conversation in Uzbekistan sees officials, faith communities, and secular actors exploring shared values for a just and harmonious society.
In Conversation: Cultivating harmony in Azerbaijan for over a century
Members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community reflect on how efforts to foster harmonious relationships at the grassroots have informed national discussions on pressing issues
Italy: New podcast fosters dialogue and cohesion
New podcast series ‘Intessere’ creates discussion space for deep exploration of identity and social cohesion.
Malaysia: Village chiefs reimagine leadership as service to society
A historic conference brings together Orang Asli traditional chiefs to reimagine leadership through service, empowering communities to guide their own development.
Bahá’í World News Service: Chinese-language BWNS launches
The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in the Chinese-language, marking a notable enhancement since its establishment 25 years ago.
In Conversation: BIC Brussels on education and societal attitudes that empower youth
The latest podcast episode explores BIC Brussels Office’s insights on conditions that enable young people’s capacities for meaningful social contribution to flourish.
Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Scholars and artists envision a future beyond racial categories
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how the notion of distinct “races” acts as a barrier to a just and peaceful society.
“What the world could be like”: Century-old Haifa building serves as meeting-place for friendship
Neighbors, artists, faith leaders and officials gathered at the centennial of a historic building on Haparsim Street, creating what some called a glimpse of peace.
In Conversation: BIC explores oneness and interdependence in governance
The latest podcast episode from the News Service explores the need for governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather than competing units.
“Something luminous amid the ruin”: Community-building in Spain enhances resilience to floods
Seven months after catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain, communities have discovered deeper capacities for unity, service, and resilience amid ongoing recovery.
Houses of Worship: New Bahá’í temple to be established in the Philippines
The Universal House of Justice has announced plans for a new national Bahá’í temple to be established in the Philippines.
United Kingdom: Youth Interfaith Summit highlights spiritual dimension of climate action
The UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs highlights the need to integrate moral and spiritual principles into conversations about climate action for lasting change to occur
Insights from the Field: Educational initiatives in Zambia empower communities to reshape their future
Podcast explores how decades of Bahá’í educational efforts are empowering communities to apply spiritual principles to local needs and reshape their collective future.