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.

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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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Building Resilience against Secondary Traumatic Stress

Desert Bloom participated in the retreat of the two-year project; Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) – Resilience Building, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. Athens, Greece, 14-19 November 2022.

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Dialogue for Peace and Hope

Peace Hope Cooperation Circle organized a virtual dialogue between young people in India and Pakistan to further inculcate the culture of friendship, peace, love, and collaboration across borders.

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Cooperation Circles in Malawi Collaborate for Peacebuilding Efforts

The Wildlife and Natural Resources Conversation and Rehabilitation Trust (WNRCRT) Cooperation Circle, Lilongwe Cooperation Circle, and Chisapo Youth Network unite for peacebuilding efforts in Malawi.

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Equipping Youth with Employable skills

AFFCAD Cooperation Circle in Kampala Uganda supported 262 young people to gain entrepreneurial skills to help them recover from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their livelihood.

19th Scriptural Reasoning in France by Dialogue & Alliance Cooperation Circle

On Sunday, November 20, "Dialogue & Alliance" CC organized its monthly interfaith meeting on the theme: "Youth and Spiritual Awakening" on the occasion of World Children's Day.

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Empowering Young Change Makers

The Justice Desk Cooperation Circle in South Africa is sharing its Youth Ambassadors project beyond its borders. Learn more about their recent trip to West Africa to visit their network.

Rising from the Ashes

JAM & ALL was founded in response to the events of 9/11. Throughout its history, JAM & ALL Interfaith Cooperation Circle has sponsored and hosted various programs to unite people through dialogue.

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Visit to AUDIR CC in Barcelona

Lejla Hasandedic shares her experience visiting a Cooperation Circle in Spain and engaging in amazing initiatives in their community.

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Civil Peace Service Regional Conference

Youth from Nepal, Cambodia, the Philippines, Ukraine, Palestine, and Lebanon convened for a conference to share insights on youth inclusion in decision-making for a sustainable and prosperous future.

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Policy Dialogue Forum on Refugees and Migrants

120 participants; policymakers, religious leaders, journalists, and civil society convened for the 4th European Policy Dialogue Forum on Refugees and Migrants in Spain.