Over the last three years, an expanding conversation in Luxembourg has been exploring the role of the community in overcoming the challenges of passivity and social fragmentation by examining their root causes. Facilitated by the Bahá’ís of that country, this initiative bridges theory and practice by bringing together academics and members of civil society in forums held at the University of Luxembourg to advance thought about fostering a more cohesive society. Jean-Pierre Schmit of Luxembourg’s

In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) from offices in Brussels, Cairo, Geneva, and New York explored approaches to building societal harmony amid contemporary challenges. The representatives examined how foundational principles found in the Bahá’í teachings—particularly an understanding of the essential oneness of humanity and the inherent nobility of every person—can illuminate paths toward greater unity among divers

A recent gathering at the National Bahá’í Centre in Dar es Salaam celebrated the inaugural publication of the Swahili translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas—Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book—making this sacred text available in a language spoken by over 200 million people across Africa and beyond. The project commenced in 2015 when the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Tanzania brought together a translation team dedicated to this project in order to ensure a faithful rendition of the sacred te