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Our Youth Movement
In the Bahá’í teachings, the role of young people in the progress of their society is of great importance. The Bahá’í community views young people—those aged 15 to 30—as “a reservoir of potential for the transformation of society, waiting to be tapped.” In all other themes of this page, youth serve as a driving force for their development. That is, in the educational programs for children, junior youth and youth—youth spearhead these efforts in large numbers. In 2016, a youth movement began in Attiki and has been growing steadily ever since. The name the youth chose for their movement is “Youth Can Move the World.” At the heart of their efforts, the movement seeks to give every young man and woman a voice so they can make a decisive contribution to the progress of society. One area where the efforts of young people truly shine is in the education of younger generations. It is often young people who organize educational programs for children and junior youth. The various aspects of a young person’s life—such as, for example, studies, work, social circles, family, and so on—run parallel to one another, and sometimes these responsibilities can lead to confusion or temporary paralysis. There are already small-scale examples where communities and institutions—both governmental and those of the Bahá’í Faith—are striving to collaborate and equip young people to address a critical question, namely, ‘how to live such a coherent life?’, so that they may grow to become leaders in society in whatever field they choose to pursue, thereby contributing to a better society, from one generation to the next.
What do we do?
❋ Arising to ServeCome join us serve the next generation, teaching children, acting as role models for teenagers and contributing to more united neighbourhoods
❋ Youth GatheringsIn neighbourhoods across Greece, youth meet regularly to discuss social issues, plan projects together and learn skills and arts
❋ Meaningful FriendshipsService is an arena in which true friendships are formed based on love for humanity and service to each other and society
❋ Youth ConferencesOnce every so often we gather at either the national or international level for conferences, bringing together like-minded individuals who want to contribute to a better future