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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Who Let the Easter Bunny Out?

Easter has a lot of significance in our World, and the Easter Bunny is symbolic of something very special! Read more to find out the history behind Easter eggs and bunnies...

Peace & Harmony Through Interfaith Dialogue - Dwarka Peace Society

Dwarka Peace Society was born out of the need to build a society that promotes peace and inclusive development.

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Providing Necessities to Vulnerable People in Sri Lanka

Inter Religious Initiative For Personality Development Cooperation Circle-Nuwaraeliya, a URI member group in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is providing rations and vegetables in the suburb of Akurana.

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We Have Reached 107 of 200 Families

Our COVID-19 campaign to support underprivileged communities has now reached 57 more families for a total of 107 families in the current pandemic.

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Distributing Fresh Food and Face Masks to Village Familes

Swamy Vivekananda Rural Development Society, a URI member group in Telangana, India, is distributing fresh vegetables and face masks to vulnerable populations.

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Distributing Fresh Vegetables to Poor Families in Telangana, India

Mithra Foundation, a URI group in Bhongiri, Telangana, India, is gathering and distributing essential mixed vegetables to poor families.

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Caring for Marginalized Communities During New Delhi Lockdown

The situation of marginalized communities of people who use drugs was particularly very critical due to food shortages, as many amongst them were on treatment and care for treating HIV, HCV, and TB.

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Virtual Bingo Cards for Peacebuilding

Youth for Peace International, a URI member group in North India, is helping to keep people's spirits up during the quarantine with Bingo games via Instagram.

Mindful Moments Every Friday

Please join us for Mindful Moments every Friday, beginning April 17th, from 11:45am-12:00pm EST.

April 13th

April 13th holds a lot significance in Indian culture. Although 13 is considered an unlucky number worldwide, read more to find out what is so special about 13 in India.