"Although working at the UN has always been a dream of mine, this trip showed me the real importance of grassroots movements and programs like Camp Anytown. Even though it is very difficult work some days, these programs are extremely vital."
The United Religions Initiative has a longstanding relationship with the United Nations and this year URI North America is proud to sponsor members to travel to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City during World Interfaith Harmony Week!
To honor the natural moment of pause and reflection that comes at the end of a calendar year, we will be hosting a Community Call for the United Religions Initiative community in the US and Canada to reflect together -- to swap stories, share learnings, and find encouragement
Cooperation Circles celebrated this year’s International Day of Peace in ways that left a powerful impact on their communities and reminded them of the work still left to do.
An identity map hangs on a wall, representing both the visible and invisible qualities of a person. Another map hangs beside it, and another and another, until you see a room full of these maps, and a diverse group of middle and high schoolers reading one other’s, growing in empathy and unity.
