“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable man to benefit therefrom.”- Bahá’u’lláh
Central to the development of any community is an education process that facilitates the realization of the greatest potential of its inhabitants. In this process, special attention is given to the education of the children, youth, and enrichment of the entire community. This allows all individuals in the community to be active agents in the process of generation, application and dissemination of knowledge .There are two main kind of education, Material and spiritual and these must be given equal emphasis if the community is to advance. Along with a multitude of friends in their communities, the Bahá’ís of Uganda are engaged in an evolving educational process whose curriculum is set in such a way that it equips individuals to lead meaningful, service oriented lives that enables them to become agents for both individual and collective transformation. In this light, individuals are viewed as having capacity that remains latent within them and with the right balance between material and spiritual education, they are enabled to reveal their potential, and channel it into their community’s development endeavors.
Read More"The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education. It is inconceivable that any nation should achieve prosperity and success unless this paramount, this fundamental concern is carried forward."— ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Education is critical for promoting sustainable development and improving the capacity of the people to address environment, social and economic development issues and challenges. It is also critical for achieving environmental and ethical awareness, values and attitudes, knowledge, skills and behavior consistent with sustainable development and to empower people for effective public participation in policy and decision making. Education facilitates people’s understanding of themselves, others, society and their links with the wider natural and social environment. This understanding serves as a basis for creating love and care for our environment and building durable respect for ourselves and others.
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"Social and economic development efforts are undertaken by Baha'is, irrespective of the degree of material prosperity achieved by their nations, as they strive to apply the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh to the gradual process of building a new civilization." - The Universal House of Justice
