URI News Desk

On June 27, 2015, URI will celebrate its 15^th anniversary, as part of the 70^th 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.

Celebrating each other's holidays has become a way for the United Religions Initiative family to show mutual respect and appreciation.

The three URI Cooperation Circles featured here are concentrating their efforts on helping the younger members of their communities. With the upcoming generation learning the benefits of interfaith cooperation, great hope is given to the sustained peace and prosperity of each community.

On the 25th of April, 2015, a youth training on Leadership Skills was organized by United Religions Initiative (URI).

On World Environment Day, the United Religions Initiative family gathers to share their wishes for a healthier planet.

These three URI Cooperation Circles strengthen their communities through providing educational opportunities for all.

These three URI Cooperation Circles bring together the younger members of society and teach them alternatives to violence as way of resolving conflicts. 

This is to share with you the following PR from African Union on my appointment as Special Adviser to ECOSOCC of the African Union on Interfaith, Interreligious and Intercultural issues.

As another earthquake strikes the Nepal region, the United Religions Initiative family draws closer together to offer prayers and support for those affected. We invite you to add your messages of care and comfort, and to light a candle for the victims of the earthquake.