Socioeconomic development and the Baháʼí Faith

[2] Current development activities worldwide are related to areas such as education, health, agriculture, arts and media, the local economy and the advancement of women.

According to the Baháʼí teachings, development should increase people's self-reliance, communal solidarity, giving access to knowledge, and, where possible, removing sources of injustice.

The religion entered a new phase of activity when a message of the Universal House of Justice dated 20 October 1983 was released.

The Baháʼís around the world are currently being encouraged to focus on capacity building through activities such as spiritual education of children, a youth empowerment program, study circles, and devotional gatherings.

[11] Initiatives of social action include activities in areas like health, sanitation, education, gender equality, arts and media, agriculture, and the environment.