URI Stories

On February 15th, Interfaith Reverend Betsy G. Stang left us here on Earth for another dimension.

In January 2019, seven young leaders from across the United States participated in a two-day visit to the United Nations where they attended a symposium co-sponsored by URI and met with various officials. Read about their experiences and reflections!

“You belong here”: Laila shares how, with just three words, she received the tool she needed to instill the courage necessary for advocacy within the future delegates of Camp Anytown, Las Vegas.

Interfaith New Year celebration 2019 with working children with the theme of “through education comes peace and interfaith harmony in new generation”. In Nazampura Kasur, Pakistan School for Working Children is giving education to the children of brick kilns workers. .

They confessed that their self-esteem had improved, they felt more self-assured, even family relationships were different - they now feel respected in their homes because they are working and providing extra income.

Hope without reality is mere illusion, but reality without any hope is a dark place.  Being at the United Nations, I felt like it was the place between reality and hope.

As a first generation and low income college student, Gabrielle Henry shares how the trip she took to the UN opened her eyes to opportunities she didn't know existed -- and why she believes opportunities like this are vital for ensuring the diversity of the interfaith movement.

"Although working at the UN has always been a dream of mine, this trip showed me the real importance of grassroots movements and programs like Camp Anytown. Even though it is very difficult work some days, these programs are extremely vital."

After visiting the United Nations, Caitlin Ferrell feels a renewed sense of confidence in and validation of her grassroots work.

The Right Rev. William Swing spoke about his journey founding a grassroots initiative that is actively working for peace every day in over 100 countries.