I am coming across some fantastic performing arts initiatives in the Baha'i world. This one from South Africa is all about Youth and Children's Empowerment. I hope to include interviews with some of these groups in upcoming posts as Drama is one of those art forms that inspires me as its collaborative, uses many creative forms from music, acting, art and writing and has the capacity to move the heart perhaps the most of any of the art forms (yes well I do love drama). If you know of any other groups please feel free to email or post a link in the comments section. Thanks (:

"Beyond Words – Bahá'í Performing Arts and Empowerment Initiative – addresses issues facing society and shares a message of hope, unity and peace with the world's youth. Beyond Words expresses this message through dance, drama and music, as well as activities such as Youth Empowerment Workshops and Children's Classes.

An initiative of the South African Baha'i Community, Beyond Words draws its membership from youth representing a diverse blend of nations and cultures, united in one common vision; that of the advancement of the human race.

Their presentations are based on principles of the Bahá'í Faith: the oneness of humanity through its diversity, the elimination of prejudices such as racism, the equality of men and women, inordinate economic disparity and the avoidance of harmful and addictive habits.

Beyond Words offers valuable solutions that can help to uplift our world."

For more click on Beyond Words