URI Stories of Impact

The Latin American CC of Musicians held on Sunday April 12, 2020 an International Festival of Songwriters in a virtual way (Online) in support of the running of the bulls requested by the global pandemic Covid-19. The event was called URI International Festival of Online Composers - Songs for Peace.

Last Monday, April 6, 2020, within the framework of the celebration of the Golden Rule Day and attending to the physical distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, URI Latin American region members participated in a Zoom call.

Peace Hope Pakistan, a URI member group, is distributing food packs and face masks to families that do not have enough food or safety supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dra Marly Pedra was invited by the Viva Sustentável (Live Sustainable) channel to talk about our immune systems.

URI Executive Director The Rev. Victor H. Kazanjian, Jr. spoke on a virtual panel of interfaith leaders at the Pacifica Institute's "Interfaith Prayer for Humanity: From Uncertainty to Hope."

On April 8, 2020, Alor Jatri (Vanguard of Light), a URI member group based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, distributed basic foods.

Rev. Pastora Judy Asis, of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), shares this encouraging message.

Inter-religious Cultural Co-existence, a URI member group based in Galle, Sri Lanka, is distributing much-needed goods during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tamera and Grace - Movement for a Free Earth, a URI Multiregion member group, shares their latest news.