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 Community Responds to Coptic Church Bombing in Egypt

More than 27 were killed, most of them women and children, and more than 50 injured, after a bomb exploded Sunday morning at the end of a worship service at Cairo’s Coptic ancient church.

May Peace Prevail on Earth - The CBS Interfaith Special

A Timeless and a Timely Classic for the Holiday Season: "May Peace Prevail on Earth - The CBS Interfaith Special."

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URI at Standing Rock

The struggle at Standing Rock Native American Reservation, in North Dakota in the United States, encompasses many of the same issues that those in the URI community struggle to overcome every day.

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The Weekly Shot: Shalom Ghana Group Co-Operative

Taking advantage of URI’s global network, two Cooperation Circles have connected to better serve their communities.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Joy Foundation celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the disabled persons of district Toba Tek Singh.

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World Handicap Day

Kathak Dharohar extended its solidarity with underprivileged, handicapped, and physically challenged children.

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Sport and Culture for Life - Youth Exchange

The Youth Exchange enabled four organizations from Jordan, Tunisia, Latvia and Spain to exchange knowledge and culture through sports

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Praying Our Way Towards Justice at Standing Rock

This past weekend may prove to be pivotal, not just for Standing Rock but possibly for indigenous and environmental movements worldwide.

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The Cultural Kitchen is a Strong Example

The Cultural Kitchen is a strong example of how women everywhere can help empower one another, provide opportunities, learning and build community with one another.

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Love Care Foundation Observed World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and to show support for people who are suffering from HIV.