Cultivating a Culture of Youth Empowerment: The Flight of Virtues
At the heart of the Sachi Foundation’s Youth Empowerment Collaborative Project is the creation of a dynamic culture that empowers young people to rise to their highest potential. Rooted in the Universal House of Justice’s vision that “all must surge, but the youth must soar,” this initiative fosters a culture of spiritual growth, service, and collective progress, where virtues serve as the guiding force. The discourse of "all must surge, but the youth must soar" transforms how we perceive the role of youth in shaping the emerging new world order.
The Sachi Foundation’s empowerment projects and the Flowersides tradition of the Spiritual Axis group resonate deeply with the Baha'i vision of universal service, reflecting the oneness of humanity and the capacity of youth to contribute to the betterment of the world. These initiatives illuminate the cultural impact of the discourse on the spiritual and material progress of society, translating its essence into tangible action. Through the guiding light of service and unity, youth-led groups such as the Indi Center for Youth Empowerment and Yusu No wa are not only empowered to rise but are inspired to ascend to greater heights, like rays of the sun transforming potential into dynamic action. By nurturing virtues, fostering collaboration, and connecting hearts in a common purpose, these projects help youth discover their inherent nobility, enabling them to become agents of social change and spiritual transformation in their communities.
Core Cultural learning Elements of the Project
Culture of Upliftment: Inspired by the message of the Universal House of Justice, this project embeds a culture where young people are encouraged to soar above life's challenges. The ethos is to create a nurturing exergy -rich environment where youth are equipped with the tools to discover and cultivate their virtues, enabling them to positively and purposefully influence their communities.
Empowerment through the Virtue Flight Program:
Ground School: The foundation of this cultural approach is built on the development of moral and spiritual virtues. In this culture, virtues like honesty, humility, and courage are seen as essential to navigating life's journey. The Virtue Flight Program emphasizes that just as aerodynamics lifts an airplane, these virtues uplift the human spirit, creating a culture of empowerment and resilience.
Flight Simulator & Solo Flight: The culture promotes experiential learning through real-world service projects. Young people are encouraged to test and apply their leadership skills in group and individual settings, creating a collaborative environment where service is central to personal growth.
Culture of Excellence and Certification:
Through the Service Pilot Certification program, youth progress through stages of personal development and community contribution. Just as pilots earn certifications, young people are recognized for their service and excellence in their lines of effort. This recognition supports a culture of achievement, reinforcing the values of responsibility, do-it-together rays and lines of efforts, and shared progress- all the vital aspects of community happiness.
Mentorship and Collaboration:
A culture of guidance and mutual support is cultivated through the Flight Instructor Mentorship and Co-Pilot Collaboration programs. Here, experienced tutors and animators—Flight Instructors—guide youth in their journey, fostering intergenerational relationships. In Co-Pilot Collaboration, youth learn the value of consultation, response-receptivity and unity of thoughts, where collective efforts are seen as essential to individual and communal growth.
The project instills a culture of higher vision through the High-Altitude Vision Workshops, where youth are encouraged to set goals that align personal development with the spiritual elevation, cultural empowerment of the common good. This culture of learning values not just personal success but the holistic well-being of society, cultivating a sense of purpose that transcends the self.
Reflection, devotion and Spiritual Growth:
Reflection is embedded in the cycles of efforts of the First passage time of the project through discourse styles Takeoff and Landing Sessions, where youth gather to reflect on their challenges, growth, and devotional goals. These reflection circles create a shared space for spiritual growth, and character development, ensuring that young people remain aligned with the purpose and values of building the supply chain for global sperad of happiness.
Cultural Metaphor of Flight:
The rays of effort aim to draw a profound cultural parallel between the mechanical flight of virtues and the natural flight of birds. In this culture:
Mechanical Flight represents the deliberate, learned effort required to cultivate virtues like patience, kindness, and wisdom. It speaks to a culture of intentional growth, where virtues are honed through conscious discipline.
Natural Flight reflects the effortless flow of virtues when aligned with one’s true nature. It creates a cultural environment where living in harmony with virtues becomes second nature, much like a bird’s graceful flight.
Grace and Collective Upliftment:
Ultimately, the project’s culture is one of grace, where the mechanical ascent of cultivated virtues is transformed into a smooth, natural flow. This cultural vision transcends individual struggles and celebrates the shared upliftment of the community, leading to happiness and fulfillment for all.
The Sachi Foundation’s Youth Empowerment Collaborative Project, inspired by the Universal House of Justice’s profound call that "All must surge, but the youth must soar," seeks to ignite a fresh sense of purpose and vision in young people. Through innovative initiatives like the youth programs of the Sachi Foundation and the Flowersides Tradition of the Axial Devotion group, we strive to create a nurturing environment where youth can reach their fullest potential. This is part of a broader global effort to uplift young people, guiding them toward realizing their highest virtues while inspiring them to contribute to society with love, humility, and deep purpose.At the heart of this movement is the Virtue Flight Program—a transformative initiative that mirrors the stages of pilot training with the cultivation of virtues. Through this journey, youth develop essential qualities such as courage, empathy, integrity, and humility, equipping them with the inner strength to face life’s challenges and make wise decisions. As they soar through this virtuous flight, they embody the spirit of service and leadership that will help shape a better world for all. https://www.sachifoundation.org/sachi-blog
