Youth

URI celebrates the work and leadership of young people. Cooperation Circles work towards equity and fair age representation in all aspects of their work.

Examples of our work in this Action Area:

The URI Youth Connection Cafe is a monthly virtual meeting space for young people across the URI network to connect, learn together, and share their experiences as young interfaith peacebuilders. Each Cafe is hosted by a different youth Cooperation Circle who chooses the topic and facilitates the session. Read more here. Please contact URI if you would like to join these gatherings!
In MENA, Desert Bloom CC regularly hosts youth exchange programs offering young people the experience of meeting across cultures and participating in cultural activities together. Most recently, Desert Bloom participated in the Creating the Way Youth Exchange program in Romania.
In South India, Ecopeace Teen Cafe runs a transformative educational experience for 30 young high school learners. This five-month program covers four modules: community building, environment conservation, social justice, and peace. The learners engage weekly with different guest speakers and participate in activities together, facilitated by a team of youth volunteers. Read more here.

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On Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue in the Horn of Africa

Report on the Reflection Workshop "On Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue in the Horn of Africa" 16 June 2015 in the IGAD Conference Room, Djibouti.

Memoriam for Dr. Abdul Kalam

The URI community shares memories and thoughts of Dr. Abdul Kalam, who departed from the mortal world yesterday.

URI West Africa Conducts CC Leader Trainings

URI West Africa conducted two Cooperation Circle (CC) Leadership Trainings in Jos and Makurdi, Nigeria.

URI Bangladesh is Growing

URI Bangladesh is taking steps forward to reach out deeper in each district with greater force and is extending the team to bring greater impact.

The Weekly Shot: Climate Change March in Rome

“Many Faiths – One Planet” was the rallying message when about 5,000 participants of many faiths, religions, traditions, cultures, and communities joined to march together in Rome.

Eastern India Celebrates URI's Anniversary

Eastern India shares photos and video from the celebration of URI's 15th charter signing anniversary.

Coexister CC Featured on National Public Radio

United Religions Initiative Cooperation Circle Coexister (URI Europe) was featured on National Public Radio (NPR) on July 2, 2015. Listen to the story.

Southern Africa Region’s Secret Agent

It is time to put the record straight and give credit where it is due! The ace up our sleeves in the warm heart of Africa is Geoffrey Manasseh, a 27 year old carpenter who spent just two months learning the art of CC administration at our highly successful Lunzu CC, under the leadership and guidance of Father John Ng’oma.

Youth Leadership Conference in Kenya

The youth leadership meeting in Kenya brought together representatives from The United Nations, Kenyan Government, and URI Global and Regional Staff, as well as Cooperation Circles.

URI's 15th Anniversary Reflections

On June 27, 2015, URI will celebrate its 15^th anniversary, as part of the 70^th anniversary of the United Nations celebration at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California. During this exciting time, members of the URI community are reflecting on what it means to be a part of a growing peacebuilding organization.

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