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.

Bill Swing

Reflections on the Elections and Nuclear Weapons

Last Sunday, Bishop William Swing, Founding Trustee and President Emeritus, delivered a sermon at Grace Cathedral, in San Francisco.

In his words: "Next week, we will elect a president of the United States. Among the myriad responsibilities that go with the office, none is of greater magnitude than the use of nuclear weapons."

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URI AL&C Online Youth Training

Between August and September 2021, the URI AL&C Online Youth Training organized by the URI Global Program for the participation of youth was developed with the intervention of 15 young people from the CCs: Aflaiai, Constructores de Puentes, Teusaquillo, Mukua, Quinaroes , COEMATI, The Descendants of Guatemaya, Samay, ACRE from the countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama and Venezuela.

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URI Statement on Escalating Violence in the Israel-Hamas War

URI remains alarmed by the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas & expresses grave concern for the civilians on the ground.

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The Weekly Shot: Uniting in a Time of Social Distancing

In a time of necessary social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Rev. Victor H. Kazanjian, Jr., URI Executive Director, shares his thoughts on staying connected.

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Reflections from the UN: Global Dialogue and the Importance of Hearing Youth

During a recent trip to the United Nations sponsored by URI North America, Kendra Martinez, from Arizona Interfaith Movement, reflects on the crucial role of global dialogue and the importance of hearing youth.

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What I Learned about Recognition and Respect at the UN

During a recent trip to the United Nations sponsored by URI North America, Sanniyah Haye observed the values of respect and recognition in action.

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URI Europe: Let’s Come Together to Share, Pray and Heal

URI Europe hosted a one-hour open community call titled “Let’s come together to share, pray and heal” for URI family from all around the world.

Appreciative Inquiry Series

Appreciative Inquiry activities can be used in the face of conflict and fear.

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URI Cameroon Member Group Highlights Hand Washing to Fight Virus

Global Compassion, a URI member group in Santchou, Cameroon, is acting to protect their community against the COVID-19 virus.

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Zoom Call: Impact of Earth's Shutdown on Climate Change

Smiles4millions, a URI member group in Bihar, India, is hosting a virtual gathering in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Lakota Response to COVID-19 Includes Four Days of Prayer and Ceremony

The Indigenous North American Lakota community responded to the global threat of COVID-19 with four days of prayer and ceremony.

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Food for Low-Income Families in Sri Lanka During Challenging Times

Sarvodaya Shanti Sena, a URI member group in Sri Lanka, is tackling economic challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing much-needed food for low-income families.

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Celebrating 20 Years of URI in the Netherlands with the Freedom, Peace, Friendship Festival

Today, Saturday March 14, 2020, we should have been celebrating “URI-20-Years” as part of the URI Netherlands Vestijn – Vrijheid, Vrede, Vriendschap (Freedom, Peace, Friendship) Festival.