Community as a Protagonist
Across Australia, we have observed as groups of individuals, families and households are coming together “to improve some aspect of the life of the community” through a range of educational endeavours, and to “promote broader participation in those efforts”.
Through this process of reflection, consultation and action, the community itself begins to emerge as a “visible protagonist” – steering the trajectory of its own development, and exploring how principles such as unity, love, consultation and service to society can be applied to its immediate reality.
In this collection, we share some examples of various settings in which the community – characterised by qualities of mutual support, love and unity – is emerging as a protagonist and making impactful change in a specific locality.
“ ...the community is steering the trajectory of its own development with creativity and ingenuity, and exploring how the principles contained in Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation can be applied to the issues that confront it within its immediate reality. ”
The Universal House of Justice
In this Collection ...
The neighbourhood spearheading change in the southeast of Melbourne
HAMPTON PARK, VIC – A neighbourhood in the southeast of Melbourne is observing how an entire community can spearhead social, spiritual and material transformation in a ...
Addressing isolation through coffee and connection in Hampton Park
A social action initiative unfolding in the neighbourhood of Hampton Park is responding to the needs of mothers, fostering connections and boosting confidence while also inspiring women to ...
‘A day to celebrate, connect and begin again’: Naw Ruz in Mount Druitt
The community of Mount Druitt has celebrated the Baha’i new year – or Naw Ruz – with a special gathering reflecting qualities of peace, unity and diversity. Naw Ruz, which translates to ‘new ...
Challenges and triumphs: How collective action leads to fruitful endeavours
LANE COVE, SYDNEY – A group of families in the community of Lane Cove, Sydney are learning how collective action and sustained commitment can lead to the most fruitful endeavours. Earlier ...
Children’s festivals part of pattern of community life in Lane Cove
Children’s festivals in Lane Cove, Sydney are providing the opportunity to build vibrant communities focused on the moral education of young people. Held during the school holiday periods, ...
How the Baha’i institute has infused a collective spirit in the youth of Westmead
A group of young people from the neighbourhood of Westmead in Sydney’s west are witnessing how Baha’i institute camps are creating a collective spirit among the local youth while infusing the ...