 PHOTO:©Sadek Ahmed Almost half of the world’s people live on less than two dollars a day. But more than one billion people – about a fifth of the earth’s population – subsist in extreme poverty, living on less than a dollar a day.
Because of those tragic facts, this week people around the world will observe two important U.N.-designated days – United Nations World Food Day on October 16th; and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17th. These two observances recognize the critical importance of lifting the severe burdens of hunger and extreme poverty:
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 19-year-old South African girl Sebabatso Ncephe (left) developed an app – Afya Yangu, or "My Health" in Swahili. By allowing hospitals to directly communicate with patients, the app helps patients maintain privacy and dignity. PHOTO:UNICEF/Mosibudi Ratlebjane Empowering Girls The Baha'i International Community was particularly pleased that the girl child was identified in the Beijing Platform for Action as a critical area of concern. Baha'is have long been active in efforts to address the developmental needs of girls so that they will be able, as women, to contribute fully to the advancement of civilization. Indeed, the Baha'i Writings promise that "when women participate fully and equally in the affairs of the world, when they enter confidently and capably the great arena of laws and politics war will cease." 9/10/2021 0 Comments 10th OCT- World Mental Health Day 10 October is World Mental Health Day How Religion Helps Us Cope With Mental Health Challenges
Religion and medicine have been intertwined throughout history, especially in Eastern countries. During the past 30 years there has been growing interest in and research studies have been conducted on the relationship between religion and spirituality and mental health. Findings have shown, for the most part, that religion has a positive effect on well-being and mental health. 4/10/2021 0 Comments World Teacher’s DayWere there no educator, all souls would remain savage, and were it not for the teacher, the children would be ignorant creatures. `Abdu'l-Baha  World Teachers' Day Station of the Teacher
The importance and high regard afforded teachers is expressed in several ways in the Bahd'I writings. The teacher is the only non-relative that is to be included in the list of persons to receive inheritance. The teachers have a high station and a high calling. They are to be knowledgable in their subjects taught and in pedagogy, and to be distinguished in character and conduct. |
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