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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European Workshop Discusses Shared Values

A URI workshop on “Sharing Values Across Spiritual Traditions” drew 25 interfaith activists to the Czech city of Brno.

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Young Essayists Join Lantern Floating Ceremony in Hawaii

Three young essayists chosen by the URI Bay Area Young Leaders Program will travel to Hawaii for the annual Shinnyo-en Lantern Floating Ceremony.

Welcome three new Cooperation Circles approved on May 9th

Three new Cooperation Circles joined URI Community

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URI Director Charles Gibbs Joins Global Call for Peace In Japan

URI Executive Director Charles Gibbs is looking forward to participating May 20 in the Symphony of Peace Prayers, held at the foot of Japan’s Mount Fuji.

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Immigration, Islamophobia Addressed in Bulgarian Workshops

The seaside city of Varna, Bulgaria played host to a conference on migration issues and an interfaith workshop in late March – two events that drew many participants from URI Europe.

UN Council Members Join Tutu for Virtual Conference

“Better World Forum 2012” is an online conference and exposition featuring an array of leaders and teachers involved in cultural, economic, environmental and political change.

Faith Without Borders Prepares for UN Conference

Members of the Faith Without Borders CC are getting ready to take part in Rio +20, the United Nations conference on sustainable development.

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URI Staff Fights Hunger Through CROP Walk

URI’s Hub staff raised more than $200 to fight hunger by participating in the San Francisco CROP Walk on April 29.

UN Council Members Join Tutu for Virtual Conference

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Sri Lankan Leaders Prepare for 2nd Interfaith Exchange

Forty religious leaders from four major traditions are preparing to host the second of two interfaith exchanges in Sri Lanka organized by the Sarvodaya Shanti Sena CC.