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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URI Middle East Members Participate in a Latvia Youth Program

Quested Peace CC and Volunteering for Peace CC members participated in a week-long youth program aimed at cultivating understanding across differences.

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Ending Human Trafficking, Child Labor and Slavery in Nigeria

We worked with a school to host an educational program on human trafficking, child labor and slavery so that students can help end these practices in their communities.

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Giving Kolkata Street Children an Opportunity to Attend School

When children begging on the street show an interest in education, Helping Hands sends them to school to build a better life.

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URI West Africa Trains Youth Interfaith Ambassadors

The URI West Africa team trained 15 young Nigerian men and women, ages 18-35 years old, as Youth Interfaith Ambassadors.

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The Weekly Shot: Shrove Tuesday

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Celebrating World Religion Day by Visiting Houses of Worship

We at Helping Hands CC celebrated World Religion Day by visiting various religious places in Kolkata, including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Muslims, and Jains.

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Rabbi Yakov Nagen Reflects on URI's Interfaith Community

Rabbi Yakov Nagen shares moments and interfaith reflections from a URI assembly in Jordan.

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URI Europe Chair for Interfaith Encounters in Bonn

URI Europe’s new chairman, Dr. Duncan Wielzen, visited Bonn for various interfaith encounters and activities.

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Changing Attitudes About Refugees in Yemen

Youth of Peace is changing negative stereotypes and fear around refugees in Yemen with their "Peace Trip."

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URI Pakistan Urges Elimination of Violence Against Women

Sharing painful stories became an opportunity for healing and community strength at the Elimination of Violence Against Women gathering.