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.

Bill Swing

Reflections on the Elections and Nuclear Weapons

Last Sunday, Bishop William Swing, Founding Trustee and President Emeritus, delivered a sermon at Grace Cathedral, in San Francisco.

In his words: "Next week, we will elect a president of the United States. Among the myriad responsibilities that go with the office, none is of greater magnitude than the use of nuclear weapons."

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URI AL&C Online Youth Training

Between August and September 2021, the URI AL&C Online Youth Training organized by the URI Global Program for the participation of youth was developed with the intervention of 15 young people from the CCs: Aflaiai, Constructores de Puentes, Teusaquillo, Mukua, Quinaroes , COEMATI, The Descendants of Guatemaya, Samay, ACRE from the countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama and Venezuela.

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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.

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100 Days Until International Day of Peace 2017

Today marks the 100-day countdown until the United Nations International Day of Peace 2017. Every September 21^st, the URI community joins peacebuilders around the world in celebrating this occasion.

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The Weekly Shot

Following an increase in hate crimes in the European Union, URI-Europe helped organize a conference for youth called "Words Matter (Stop Hate)".

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The Weekly Shot: Teaching Art and Peace

CARAVAN partners with a girls' school in Jordan, offering an introduction to gender equality, cultural diversity, intercultural and interreligious understanding, and the need for peace.

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URI MCC Islamabad Opening Ceremony

The new URI MCC Islamabad, Pakistan office will work for inter-religious peace by serving local Muslims and Christians who are currently deprived of necessities like roads, sewage systems, gas and water.

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The Shaking of the Foundations

Witnessing innocent lives dashed by profound evil, spurred people to gravitate to a place where good was celebrated. Ultimate forces were then in play. Solace and hope were sought above all else.

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Thriving on Diversity

In URI, we are learning what it means to be a community that thrives on diversity.

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A Greater Understanding of the Human Experience

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Thriving on Diversity

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Providing Relief in Deadly Sri Lanka Flood

As Sri Lanka struggles with the worst flood in a decade, with homes destroyed and the death toll rising, Sarvodaya Shanthi Sena Cooperation Circle is providing First Aid and relief to victims

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The Weekly Shot: Providing Free Oral Care to Kids in Need

the Drishti Foundation Trust is a Cooperation Circle from New Delhi that “provides easy access to dental awareness and dental treatment to the helpless."