In their efforts to contribute to the well-being of society, Bahá’ís are generally trying to engage in meaningful conversations, at university forums, in the workplace, and in their neighborhoods.

On an official level, the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs (BOPA) represents the South African Bahá’í community in its relationships with government, civil society, the interfaith community and the media. Central to the work of the Office of Public Affairs is to contribute to the development of a unified, just and equal society through advancing thought and public dialogue on matters related to social progress. In its collaboration with individuals and organisations, guided by an ethos of loving collaboration, a sense of justice and openness to investigating truth, the BOPA aims to stimulate a consultative process in a range of social spaces.