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.

URI Story Spotlight

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

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.

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

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A Reflection about Sister Chandru Desai

URI remembers Sister Chandru Desai, Director of the San Francisco Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center and one of the founding members of United Religions Initiative, the San Francisco Interfaith Council, and the Interfaith Center at the Presidio.

Story of Alleyne Eirik Lal

His ambition is to become a Conservationist, and his hobbies are reading, public speaking, observing the nature and learn more about bio-diversity. Learn more about him.