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."

Thumbnail

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.

URI

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.

4698 Results

Refine your search results by selecting the filters below.

Thumbnail

The Weekly Shot: URI’s Response to the Coronavirus Crisis

Research and Empowerment Organization, a URI member group, distributes much-needed supplies in Bangladesh. Learn more about their work.

Thumbnail

Helping Slum Families in Delhi

On this holy day, we distributed raw materials like oil rice, dal, atta, and soap kits to slum and underprivileged families.

Thumbnail

Undugu Family of HOPE Distributes Essential Supplies in Nairobi

Undugu Family of HOPE, a URI member group, is working with the Bill Cook Foundation distributing food door-to-door for the sick, elderly, and people with special needs in Nairobi, Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thumbnail

A Plea to Remember Vulnerable People in North India During This Crisis

Choti si Khushi is a community-based, volunteer-driven URI member group based in Delhi, India.

Thumbnail

Inclusion As a Tool to Fight Extremism - Brotherhood of Humanity

No one is born a violent extremist – they are made and fuelled. Violent extremism can manifest in connection with a range of issues including politics, religion and gender.

Thumbnail

Distributing Groceries in Mauritius During Pandemic

A Mauritius-based URI member group is locally distributing bread, fresh vegetables, and more to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thumbnail

Social Distancing and Hand Washing Help Effective Quarantine in Cameroon

Global Compassion, a URI member group in Santchou, Cameroon, prepared an activity to understand social distancing and washing hands before handling sanitary kits and food.

Thumbnail

URI Members Share Brotherhood and Gratitude During Video Call

Susana Bello shares her experience on a group online video call during social distancing for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thumbnail

Making and Distributing Food in North India During COVID-19 Crisis

Society for Welfare of The Handicapped, a URI member group in North India, is distributing food to the needy during the COVID-19 crisis.

Thumbnail

Indlondlo Zulu Dancers Dance While Cleaning Hands

The Indlondlo Zulu Dancers have created a short video of hand-sanitizing while dancing.