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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The Human Face of Conflict Transformation - Youth for Peace International

The need to bridge the gap between people who work at the grassroots level and the policy makers in the conflict resolution and peace-building domain gave birth to Youth for Peace International (YfPI).

URI Members Share "Learning to Live in Lockdown" Video Series

Cape Town Interfaith Initiative, a URI member group in South Africa, shares a video series on YouTube called "Learning to Live in Lockdown."

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African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention Urges Health Safety in Nigeria

African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention, a URI member group in Surulere, Nigeria, sends a message to maintain the culture of lawfulness in Nigeria during the pandemic.

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Smiles4millions Uses Social Media Against COVID-19

They started their "B+VE India Campaign: An initiative by Smiles4millions Organization to fight against COVID-19 through social media."

San Francisco Interfaith Council Provides Useful Local Pandemic Resources

San Francisco Interfaith Council, a URI member group in California, USA, is providing useful information during the COVID-19 pandemic on its webpage.

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Research and Empowerment Organization Distributes Supplies in Bangladesh

Research and Empowerment Organization (REO), a URI member group in Bangladesh, is distributing much-needed supplies to vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 crisis.

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STAR Organization Helps Needy Families on Lockdown in Pakistan

We visited door-to-door, seeing 45 families in this very poor and undeveloped area.

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Distributing Necessities in Kashmir During Lockdown

CEEOINDIA, a URI member group in India, is distributing essential commodities among stranded labourers in Kashmir.

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Choti si Khushi Members Send Optimistic Video During Pandemic Lockdown

Choti si Khushi, a URI member group in Delhi, India, shares a video they describe as "a little effort from a small side of happiness to protect you."

Africa Centre for Peace Building Creates New COVID-19 Website for Ghanaians

Africa Centre for Peace Building, a URI member group, has created an informative website to complement the efforts of the government and other institutions in Ghana in combatting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).