This publication, prepared by the Baha'i International Development Organization at the Baha'i World Centre, provides an illustration of how Baha'i social and economic development is being carried out. It casts light on the efforts of the Baha'i community, together with social actors from all walks of life, to contribute to material and social progress.

The Bahá’í community’s commitment to social and economic development is rooted in its sacred scriptures, which state that all human beings “have been created to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization.” Fundamental to Bahá’í belief is the conviction that every person, every people, every nation has a part to play in building a peaceful and prosperous global society.