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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Shower Program Continues to Help Homeless Despite Pandemic Challenges

The Interfaith Initiative of Santa Barbara County, a URI member group in California, is continuing to provide showers, supplies, and support to members of the community that are homeless despite pandemic complications.

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The Relevance of Peace in the Post-Pandemic Era

The Rt. Rev. William Swing, URI President and Founding Trustee, will be a featured speaker at “The Relevance of Peace in the Post-Pandemic Era."

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Young URI Member Makes Face Masks to Help Others

Golden Way Peace Foundation, a URI member group in India, introduces one of their young members named Ruby. She has been making 50 to 60 face masks every day.

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Making Art Accessible to All - Slam Out Loud

Should aspirations from education be limited to job prospects and grades alone?

This Time, it is for ‘Mother’ Nature

Paying homage to our Mother Nature...

Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Maharana Pratap was the 13th king of Mewar. Read more about this fierce warrior...

BUDDHA JAYANTI

Read more about the man who taught nothing but peace, Gautama Buddha.

Acts of Love, Hope and Kindness

Here are some stories and initiatives of love, kindness and hope that are sure to warm your heart!

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Angel Peace Foundation Distributing Rations During Pandemic

Angel Peace Foundation, a URI member group in Jaipur, Rajasthan (West India), is distributing essentials to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Distributing Essentials in Delhi

Love Care Foundation, a URI member group in Ghaziabad, India, is distributing food and essentials in Okhla, an industrial area with many vulnerable residents in Delhi.