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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“Altai-Himalayas are two poles, two magnets”

Summer is normally the season for recreation and holidays; on the other hand, summer is a good season for public activities. As URI CC we took an active part in the events of Annual celebrating.

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Melbourne concert raises funds for Japan

Multi-faith Japan Earthquake Sacred Music Concert organized by URI's WIN Foundation Cooperation Circle.

Interfaith Movie Debate

In Buenos Aires, we have found that Interfaith Movie Debates are good gatherings to involve youth in interfaith work. It has been great to work on this in partnership with the government of the City..

IDP 2011 Events

URI CCs around the world plan celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Peace, September 21.

Footprints in America

Today we remember 9/11. Last night I worked until about 5 a.m. this morning putting together videos for various groups, including our own 1000 Kalema for this day of remembrance. It is has been said,...

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Five Lessons Learned

My summer as an intern at the Hub

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URI welcomes new Bay Area youth coordinator

Krithika Harish will co-lead URI’s Young Leaders Program.

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Radio interview

My interview on Al-Balad Radio in Jordan, to speak about 1000kalema.

Leveling the Playing Field

Do you ever wish the world was equal? That regardless of race, class, caste, religion, age, or even experience, you were valued as much as everyone else?

The White House Interfaith Initiative

Stanford University accepts President Obama's service challenge.