June 18, 2023 will mark 40 years since 10 Baha’i women were hanged in Shiraz. Their only ‘crime’ was their refusal to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of gender equality, unity, justice, and truthfulness. This collection highlights Baha’i Blog content relating to the ongoing persecution of Baha’is in Iran.
“Now, that I am 15…” is a short video about the impact of the junior youth program on a group of youth in Budapest, Hungary. It was created by Nadji Hedjazi.
To respond to the needs of youth and teens throughout the world, the Baha’i community offers the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program. This program is aimed at building the capacity for moral reasoning and channeling the energy of young people between the ages of 11 and 14, and is carried out in schools, community centers, neighbourhoods across the world.
To watch a 57 second animation about the Junior Spiritual Empowerment Program click here.
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Wow! What a powerful piece this is!
Alan Manifold (January 1, 2016 at 3:00 AM)
Wonderful!
Thozi Nomvete (January 1, 2016 at 9:22 PM)
you are doing a great service by aiding young people to see their spiritual side, bravo my friend!
Robert Berry (February 2, 2016 at 4:43 AM)