Young and old, in cities and villages around the world, are taking part in a process of community building based on concepts enshrined in the Bahá’í Teachings. This uplifting film captures the insights and experiences of children, junior youth, youth, and adults—in Canada, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and India—whose efforts to build vibrant communities are at the frontiers of learning. http://www.bahai.org

Light to the World”: Film about Baha’u’llah released online “Light to the World,” a film about the life and teachings of Baha’u’llah commissioned by the Universal House of Justice was released today on the official website for the bicentenary commemoration. The film tells the story of Baha’u’llah’s remarkable life and the impact of His teachings on communities around the world. “Light to the World” is available in all the languages of the Bicentenary site: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Hindi, Persian, Arabic and Swahili. The 51-minute film can be viewed here © Light to the World”: Film about Baha’u’llah released online - ABN Bahá'í NEWS المصدر: http://www.abnnews.net/archives/7280

Earlier this year, as the pandemic was sweeping across the globe, something unusual happened in news reporting—profound ideas about social transformation and acts of solidarity were making headlines worldwide. Although less pronounced now, news outlets continue to feature such stories, many of which would have been considered irrelevant or insignificant before the crisis. ► Full story on BWNS at https://news.bahai.org/story/1456 ► Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/TheBahaiFaith

“Since 1995 much has been learned about the enabling conditions that foster gender equality. Whatever setbacks and obstacles may appear over the next 25 years, the awakening of the majority of the peoples of the world to the truth that women and men are equal will never be lost.” The film, “Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality”, touches on the lives of individuals from diverse communities around the world, including Colombia, India, Malaysia, the United States, and Zambia and their experiences in applying the principle of gender equality to their lives, contributing to the goals articulated in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. To contact us about this film: glimpses@bic.org. Arabic dubbed version - https://youtu.be/1P6rWc9Ib2A French - https://youtu.be/mteaozVJLwQ Indonesian: https://youtu.be/t_wciyAaDg0 Mandarin (simplified) - https://youtu.be/CPjN609dOjo Russian - https://youtu.be/I6BSNJg0IUA Czech: https://youtu.be/WmZlt4CxCtA German: https://youtu.be/6NxnQ80MtqM Turkish: https://youtu.be/tk4jIQCF8Q0 Farsi: https://youtu.be/uHiStP6U__A Spanish - https://youtu.be/cRuWz8R0AEo (captions) and dubbed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ejIt6XOOg

Two hundred years ago, the Báb appeared, inaugurating a new Dispensation and preparing humanity for the light of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation. Dawn of the Light portrays several individuals from different continents as they relate their own personal search after truth and meaning. They share their discovery that God has sent two Divine Manifestations—the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh—Whose teachings are revolutionizing human thought and behavior, changing darkness into light. The film shows glimpses of how this same discovery is inspiring the efforts of many across the globe to serve humanity and to contribute to building a new pattern of life. For more information about the Baha'i Faith, Please visit the official website of the international Baha'i community. http://www.bahai.org