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Island of faith holds jubilee
PALERMO, Italy, September 19, 2003
It all began with the decisions of one woman in Massachusetts and a family in Michigan. When they decided to take the teachings of the Baha'i...
Dedicated citizens win awards
BRASILIA, Brazil, September 9, 2003
Brazilians who have devoted themselves to supporting human rights received "world citizenship awards" at a Baha'i-sponsored ceremony here. The...
Golden anniversary of the Queen of Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, October 12, 2003
When Shoghi Effendi, then the Head of the Baha'i Faith, announced the completion of the superstructure of the Shrine of the Bab 50 years ago...
Devotion to human rights recognized
HELSINKI, September 27, 2003
Just after the birth of her fourth child, Melody Karvonen made a career change that put her on the path to be named Human Rights Worker of the...
Standing up for the oneness of humanity
CIUDAD COLON, Costa Rica, August 22, 2003
Long before segregation of the races was outlawed in the United States, Ruth Pringle stood up in support of the oneness of humanity. It was in...
Cameroon celebrates golden time
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, August 23, 2003
When there were only a handful of Baha'is in their country, five young Cameroonians left home to take the teachings of the Baha'i Faith to nearby...
Double cause for celebrations
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, September 6, 2003
Members of the Baha'i community here had a double reason to celebrate this month. The Baha'is marked the 50th anniversary of the Faith's activities...
Learning on a higher plane
SAN FRANCISCO, August 29, 2003
Scholars should move away from a combative style and lift their discussion to a higher plane, a senior professor told a major conference here....
Light of the spirit shines in the Congo
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo Republic, August 29, 2003
Teachings on peace prompted Anselme Nkouka to become a Baha'i during the earliest years of the Baha'i community here. "I became a Baha'i because...
Inspired art from spiritual infusion
WINSCOMBE, England, August 2, 2003
"It is the atmosphere at the academy that makes you want to learn more and become better -- it gives you life and spirit!" said Chanelle Fusco,...
A flower for Lottie
VOORBURG, Netherlands, July 25, 2003
Next year at the annual convention of the Baha'is of the Netherlands, there will be a rose on an otherwise empty seat, the one traditionally...
In the midmost heart of the oceans
JAMESTOWN, Saint Helena, August 1, 2003
Two Baha'is who have contributed to societies on remote islands have received high awards for their services. Basil George, who led a successful...
Youth animators spring to life
THAMES, New Zealand, August 28, 2003
"I feel animated -- like a picture suddenly given life!" says Anisa Beckman, 22, who recently qualified to assist the development of junior youth...
Beauty of the feminine spirit
CORDOBA, Spain, August 25, 2003
A soft sari adorns an Indian woman as she shoulders a heavy water pot. An elder of the Navajo people decorates her practical clothing with a...
Dramatic stories thrill Malawi golden jubilee
LILONGWE, Malawi, August 9, 2003
Fifty years ago the two original members of the Baha'i community in Malawi would meet in the bush at night where they would say their prayers,...
Launching a ship of faith
KINIVING, Papua New Guinea, July 11, 2003
A new Baha'i center with a distinctive nautical design has taken pride of place here in a remote region of the country. More than 300 Baha'is...
A natural driving force
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, August 13, 2003
Tony Deamer stepped on the gas pedal of his vehicle but didn't change down a gear as it rounded a corner and sped up a steep hill. Modified to...
Memorial to a shining star
LONDON, August 10, 2003
When British Baha'is cleaned a gravestone in a London cemetery recently they confirmed they had found the resting place of a figure of great...
Running the race of his life
PARIS, August 8, 2003
Champion runner David Krummenacker will be praying for his competitors at the world championships this month. "Before races I pray everyone in...
Spirited choir wins encores
BUDAPEST, Hungary, July 2, 2003
Sustained and often rhythmic applause greeted every song at the opening night here of a concert tour by Voices of Baha, an international Baha'i...