Founded in January 1992, Health for Humanity is a Baha’i inspired organization that strives to serve humanity by collaborating with local medical/health institutions in various countries in order to improve medical care and availability in those communities. Currently, there are several international as well as U.S. domestic projects in which the organization is engaged. There are blindness prevention projects in Albania, Cameroon, and Mongolia. There is a pediatric rehabilitation project and continuing medical training in China, and there are several projects in the United States.

One of the prominent Baha’i principles is the concept of work as worship, and as a result, many Baha’is are in medical, social service fields and education. Health for Humanity explains in their website the relationship between their organization and the Baha’i Faith.

Founded by Baha’i physicians, Health for Humanity is guided by these Baha’i principles:


“Oneness of Humanity: Before we can make any progress to address the development challenges in our world, we have to first acknowledge that we are all members of one human family and that the welfare of each of us affects us all. In particular, we have to insure that HH projects and activities uphold the equality of women and men.”

“Nobility of Humankind: People have an inherent capacity for nobility. The manifestation of that nobility depends upon education and service to humanity.”

“Group Consultation: The most effective tool for uncovering the true problems and finding the best solutions in any given situation is group consultation. The effectiveness of this method depends on frank, open, and unattached airing of all viewpoints until consensus is reached. Consultation is also a very effective method of documenting and sharing collective learning.”

“Comprehensive Health: Emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical well-being are all required for an individual or community to be truly healthy.”

Health for Humanity accepts donations from private companies and individuals. They do not receive any Baha’i Funds from the administration of the Baha’i Faith. For those interested in serving on one of their projects, there is information and application on their website. Applicants will need to have some experience in the field in which they will be serving; however, it was also stated that graduate and medical students would be considered. Volunteers must pay for their own transportation and other travel expenses.

For more information go to www.healthforhumanity.org