URI Stories of Impact

Our community is working tirelessly to bring peace and justice in all areas of the world regardless of religion. Read stories straight from the organizers.

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URI CC Receives the Common Wealth Peace Prize

The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, a URI Cooperation Circle from Kaduna Nigeria, West Africa, receive the first Commonwealth Peace Prize.

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The Power to Change the World

Meet URI's new Executive Director, Karen Volker - As I step into my new role as URI’s first woman Executive Director, I want to acknowledge and highlight that I have joined a movement filled with remarkable individuals and organizations that harness collective strength to create meaningful impact—from local communities to the global stage.

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URI Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with New Five-Year Strategy and Executive Leadership

United Religions Initiative (URI) is thrilled to announce three significant milestones in 2025, including a leadership transition.

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The Anatomy of a Coronavirus Prayer

The coronavirus is having its way. This malicious nightmare, this dry tsunami, this silent bomb targeting innocent lungs. Sooner or later, it drives us all to deadly seriousness.

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Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons: New Website and Music Video Launch

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons, a Cooperation Circle (URI member group) founded by Bishop Swing, has some exciting news to share with you all.

Inclusive Development & Cohesive Societal Growth - G3S Foundation

Social inclusion and non-discrimination go a long way in promoting holistic development of the society.

Meaningful Mondays – An ICCCC Online Chat and Check-in

Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, a URI member group in California, USA, is hosting an open Zoom Chat to support one another during a time of crisis.

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Radio Broadcast Provides Comfort During Pandemic in the Philippines

Pakigdait Inc., a URI member group in the Philippines, delivered a radio broadcast to provide comfort during a time of stress and fear over the pandemic.

Youth Video Response to Pandemic: Stay Home and Be Hopeful

Young members of URI from around the world came together to create this encouraging video.

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An International Online Artistic Reflection on Mending the Brokenness of Our Global Family

CARAVAN, a URI Multiregion member group, is holding an art contest and exhibition in response to the global pandemic.

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The Weekly Shot: Uniting in a Time of Social Distancing

In a time of necessary social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Rev. Victor H. Kazanjian, Jr., URI Executive Director, shares his thoughts on staying connected.

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Reflections from the UN: Global Dialogue and the Importance of Hearing Youth

During a recent trip to the United Nations sponsored by URI North America, Kendra Martinez, from Arizona Interfaith Movement, reflects on the crucial role of global dialogue and the importance of hearing youth.

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What I Learned about Recognition and Respect at the UN

During a recent trip to the United Nations sponsored by URI North America, Sanniyah Haye observed the values of respect and recognition in action.