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 Helping Vulnerable Women with HIV/AIDS in North India

URI North India and Afghanistan has been helping over 200 vulnerable women who are affected or afflicted by HIV/AIDS

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Faith in the Times of Fear

Today, where survival is at stake and the entire humankind faces the possibility of extinction, the only wave that keeps all of us from drowning into the depths of jeopardy is the feeling of togetherness, selflessness and compassion.

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Asian Resource Foundation Provides Aid in Thailand and Bangladesh

Asian Resource Foundation, a URI member group in Bangkok, Thailand, is distributing necessary rations.

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Shower Program Continues to Help Homeless Despite Pandemic Challenges

The Interfaith Initiative of Santa Barbara County, a URI member group in California, is continuing to provide showers, supplies, and support to members of the community that are homeless despite pandemic complications.

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The Relevance of Peace in the Post-Pandemic Era

The Rt. Rev. William Swing, URI President and Founding Trustee, will be a featured speaker at “The Relevance of Peace in the Post-Pandemic Era."

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Young URI Member Makes Face Masks to Help Others

Golden Way Peace Foundation, a URI member group in India, introduces one of their young members named Ruby. She has been making 50 to 60 face masks every day.

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Making Art Accessible to All - Slam Out Loud

Should aspirations from education be limited to job prospects and grades alone?

This Time, it is for ‘Mother’ Nature

Paying homage to our Mother Nature...

Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Maharana Pratap was the 13th king of Mewar. Read more about this fierce warrior...

BUDDHA JAYANTI

Read more about the man who taught nothing but peace, Gautama Buddha.