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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Music for a Contemplative State of Mind

This type of ambient music can, for those interested in trying it out, put one in a contemplative and quiet state of mind where perspectives beyond the everyday hustle and bustle are allowed to gently form.

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Mother Earth Network at the UN Environment Assembly

The event was aimed at understanding the active role of faith-based organisations in the achievement of the UN sustainability agenda 2030.

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Report from the URI Multiregion Leadership Gathering

Read about the Multiregion Leadership Council gathering at Kashi Ashram in Florida. It represents a pivotal moment for the Multiregion as we launch into a new phase of significantly-expanded leadership capacity with our Baraza team.

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A Three-Legged Stool: The Salish Sea Bioregional Gathering

In October, I participated in the Salish Sea Bioregional Gathering in Vancouver, which was co-sponsored by the Interspiritual Centre of Vancouver Society, a Cooperation Circle member of the United Religions Initiative.

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Interfaith Celebration of URI Pakistan and Approval of Paras Welfare Foundation CC

This group runs an orphanage for 150 children of different religions, providing the children with shelter, education, medical attention, clothing, food, and all the basic necessities of life.

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The Weekly Shot: Promoting Young Musicians in India

Earlier this year, URI members in eastern India helped to host a music festival as an opportunity to spotlight emerging artists.

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Workshop Helps Rural Egyptian Women Achieve Financial Independence

The target group was rural women with limited or no access to financial resources, some illiterate, 19 to 60 years old.

When My Daughter Converted to Islam

Sally Mahé, URI Co-Director of Global Programs and Organizational Development, shares a personal story about her response to her daughter's decision to convert from Christianity to Islam.

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Youth Leadership Training in Malawi

I'd like to acknowledge and share with you all the fantastic work being done by Geoffrey Manasseh, from Lilongwe in Malawi, in terms of youth leadership training in the country.

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Multiregion forms expanded leadership team: Introducing The Baraza!

Nov 28, 2017. Following a recent historic regional leadership gathering and looking ahead to 2018, I want to share with you some exciting developments for our region of URI. 