Southeast Asia and the Pacific

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.

United Religions Initiative (URI) is thrilled to announce three significant milestones in 2025, including a leadership transition.

United Religions Initiative Australia, the South Australian CC Multifaith Association and Religions for Peace Australia collaborated to present a powerful online Interfaith Prayer Vigil that focused directly on preventing domestic/communal violence.

An interfaith, intercultural gathering celebrating the 2024 International Day of Peace was held at the Glandore Community Garden and adjacent Rugby Hall in Adelaide, South Australia, on 23 November 2024.

Local Bae (women) Mediators Lead the Way in Conflict Resolution.

Cooperation Circle Environment Spotlight: Southern Africa, West Africa and Australia.

Young people across the URI network participated in the third URI Youth Challenge which encouraged them to participate in an earth restoration initiative in their community.