At a time when public conversations can often feel marked by division and hostility, the International Day for Countering Hate Speech offers an opportunity to reflect on the power of words to shape the relationships that bind communities together. The Bahá'í writings place great emphasis on the influence of speech. Words can uplift or wound, unite or divide. Bahá'u'lláh writes: "A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men." These profound words urge us to think of s

BC Radio Solent’s podcast and webcast Secret Hampshire, in its episode “The David Attenborough of his day” (6 December 2025), shared the remarkable story of Dr Richard St Barbe Baker (“St Barbe”), a man who dedicated his life to planting, protecting and celebrating trees. Yet to look only at his practical achievements is to see just one side of a much richer picture. His care for trees flowed naturally from the personal, philosophical and moral values that shaped everythin

Getting off the plane from London, I shed my jumper as I stepped into the North Carolina sun. Giddy with excitement, I caught up with the...

Across cities, towns, and villages, young people are leading efforts to transform their communities. This summer, over 500 youth across the UK are participating in a national initiative rooted in service to humanity and spiritual development.

In an era marked by profound challenges — environmental degradation, global security threats, economic inequality, and political...