URI Stories of Impact

The URI network enables projects like these to spread and benefit a wide range of people.

On 25th November, 2020, URI Women Wing Pakistan organized a program for this year's International Day of Elimination Violence against Women.

In 2010, the time had finally come for me to make my way to Africa. I had felt drawn to the land and spirit of the African people since I was a teen.

Last Thursday, November 26, 2020, the Conversation Tribute to the Ancestors was held, directed by Rosalía Gutiérrez, member of the Indigenous Peoples of Argentina CC, within the cycle of monthly Conversations in celebration of the jubilee year for the 20 years of URI.

(Pictured earlier this year, before the pandemic) Smiles4Millions Foundation works for the empowerment of youth and women in rural and tribal communities.

I said to myself, “Here is an opportunity to get involved with an organization that is going to change the world and perhaps I can add some value.”

It is always good to know we are not alone, especially when we have a long way to go.

It was an amazing moment when I met the Rt. Rev. William E. Swing at an official dinner hosted by the President of the Republic of Romania.

In sparks and flashes, have you experienced being what you want the world to become? Read these answers from URI members.

A living image of the future URI wished to create and a powerful experience of the answers being there materialized on the extraordinary second night of the conference.