Bah ' communities throughout the world launch and operate grassroots programs in education, public health, rural development, peaceful problem-solving, elimination of prejudice and others. What makes the vastly varied Bah ' projects succeed is that the people who are most affected are the ones who participate in the planning and execution of the projects, using the highly productive method of Bah ' consultation. With enlightened attitudes towards education and science, Bah ' s do not mistrust proven modern ways, but are open-minded to their advantages. Also important is the sincere belief that service to others ranks as worship to God. This belief both energizes the effort and prevents self-serving temptations from undermining or reducing the effectiveness of the projects.
Service is prayer.
The pressing needs of each community are identified and consulted upon by the local people themselves and addressed by their united effort. In much of the developing countries where poverty is endemic, education and public health, among other vital needs, are seriously neglected. The Bah ' teachings on universal education, personal and public hygiene are an effective means of lifting the population up to a way of life that is more conducive to human dignity. In spite of its relatively limited numbers and material resources, the Bah ' global community is carrying out numerous projects for the betterment of humanity. The Universal House of Justice at the World Centre in Haifa, Israel, diligently channels the human and material resources of the Faith to the National and Local Spiritual Assemblies wherever needed for the implementation of social and economic programs for humanity's pressing needs.