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 Statement on Escalating Violence in the Israel-Hamas War

URI remains alarmed by the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas & expresses grave concern for the civilians on the ground. 

Photo: Member of the CC National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay receiving certification.

National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay!

Members of the Circle of Cooperation National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay participated in the formation of a group together with members of the Armed Forces of Paraguay in Beekeeping.
 

Peace for dalits

Peace4Dalits Foundation forms a Parent’s Association

Parents' mindset and engagement in the education of their children are paramount. Peace4Dalits Foundation CC has formed a parent's association to promote education among the Musahar community in Nepal. 

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The Importance of Interfaith Service

Multiregion
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
Youth
Health and Social Services

Read the transcript of our Young Leaders' Live Chat on the topic of Interfaith Service which took place on June 27th during the URI's 10th Anniversary Celebration of Service. Youth from Pakistan, Malaysia, the Philippines and the US shared about the importance of service in their different religious traditions, interfaith service projects they are involved in, and ideas for building a collective global movement around interfaith service - common action for the common good.

Gulf Oil Spill

North America
Environment

I recently went to a fund-raiser for the URI CC Interfaith Power and Light. The speaker was the eminent American biologist and author about the global environmental crisis, Dr. E.O. Wilson. It was a fascinating conversation and it got me to thinking about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  What are we saying to God in the face of this catastrophe?