Qutub Jehan Kidwai

Former Regional Coordinator for URI-Asia: India, West Zone

Qutub has been working for interfaith harmony since her university days. "In India, we often experienced violence in the name of religion," she says. "Therefore, I was actively involved in youth and peacebuilding programs. At present, I am involved in women's empowerment and other related issues, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. Humanity -- not any community identity -- counts. I believe in tolerance and propagating the gems of values present in all faiths and beliefs, as well as sensitivity toward human needs and sufferings." What Qutub says she finds most compelling about URI is that it represents hope in this war and conflict-prone world. "URI is a world of love, peace and humanity in itself," she says.

URI Stories of Impact

A Bouquet of Offerings

Our URI global community is blessed with offerings of prayer from different perspectives and traditions. See prayers from members of the URI community.

Pandemic Assistance in West India

Qutub Kidwai, Regional Coordinator for URI West India, shared her appreciation for the URI members who have been helping throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Helping Vulnerable People in West India

Qutub Kidwai, Regional Coordinator for URI West India, writes of action and gratitude during the pandemic.

Delivering Rations Among Mumbai Colony Residents

Qutub Jehan Kidwai, URI Regional Coordinator for URI West India, has been making rounds and delivering rations to the Labour Colony in a Mumbai suburb.

HIV Positive Women, Once Shunned, Now Invited Into Places of Worship

All of these women are HIV-positive and have been outcast by their community or family. They are not invited for any pious occasions or festivals, and they themselves hesitate to enter their own worship places. URI members invited them on an interfaith tour.