Building a Better World Together
"The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and seemly conduct." — Bahá'u'lláh
Who we are
The Bahá'í Institute for Community Building offers educational programmes for people of all backgrounds and ages in Hackney to learn about developing a joyful and united community. These programmes help to develop a process of building a vibrant neighbourhood, empowering local residents to take ownership of a pattern of activity to promote spiritual and social change where they live.
It provides support for the moral and spiritual education of children and teenagers, in addition to the development of capacity in youth and adults in the neighbourhood to contribute to this process of social transformation.
Programmes for all
Find your place
Children's Classes
Spiritual education classes - lessons that begin by a focus on developing spiritual qualities, and learning to apply them in family and community life. Lessons are taught through arts, songs, prayers, storytelling, games and memorisation.
"Children are the most precious treasure a community can possess for in them are the promise and guarantee of the future."
Junior Youth Programme
Groups for the spiritual empowerment of junior youth. The groups turn to materials to help strengthen their power of expression and spiritual perception. They also design and carry out service projects in the local area.
"The period of junior youth is a special time, as children transition to young adolescence and undergo profound change."
Youth Mentors & Volunteers
Youth volunteer as children's class teachers and junior youth mentors to serve the younger generation. Training is offered that assists youth interested to walk a path of service, beginning with an exploration of their own sense of purpose in life, their role in walking a path of service with others, and to contributing to building a vibrant community.
"Regardless of their social situations, young people aspire for spiritual and intellectual growth and to make a contribution to the fortunes of humanity."
Adult Volunteers
The support and contribution of all adults and families in the community building process is essential. All are invited to train in order to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes, and qualities that contribute to building unity in the community.
"We can think about our service to humanity by imagining a path of service on which we walk together. This path is open to all."
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you'd like to find out more about our programmes, get involved, or simply say hello — please don't hesitate to reach out.