Youth

URI respects wisdom from voices of all generations.
Coexister CC youth marching

URI celebrates the work and leadership of young people. Cooperation Circles work towards equity and fair age representation in all aspects of their work.

Examples of our work in this Action Area:

  • The URI Youth Connection Cafe is a monthly virtual meeting space for young people across the URI network to connect, learn together, and share their experiences as young interfaith peacebuilders. Each Cafe is hosted by a different youth Cooperation Circle who chooses the topic and facilitates the session. Read more here. Please contact URI if you would like to join these gatherings! 
  • In MENA, Desert Bloom CC regularly hosts youth exchange programs offering young people the experience of meeting across cultures and participating in cultural activities together. Most recently, Desert Bloom participated in the Creating the Way Youth Exchange program in Romania. 
  • In South India, Ecopeace Teen Cafe runs a transformative educational experience for 30 young high school learners. This five-month program covers four modules: community building, environment conservation, social justice, and peace. The learners engage weekly with different guest speakers and participate in activities together, facilitated by a team of youth volunteers. Read more here.
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URI's 15th Anniversary Reflections

Multiregion
Community Building
Environment
Health and Social Services
Indigenous Peoples
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
Poverty Alleviation and Economic Opportunity
Women
Youth

On June 27, 2015, URI will celebrate its 15th anniversary, as part of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations celebration at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California. During this exciting time, members of the URI community are reflecting on what it means to be a part of a growing peacebuilding organization.