This book is a valuable reflection on forty years of effort on a wide variety of development projects undertaken in Guyana. The projects primarily focused on education (including special education) and health initiatives, with the ultimate aim being not simply to help others but to empower local people and communities to take on active, leadership roles in their lives and communities. These projects were inspired by the vision and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith about spiritual empowerment and social transformation, and their practical application is explored with a view to learning about grassroots development.