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.
Members of the Circle of Cooperation National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay participated in the formation of a group together with members of the Armed Forces of Paraguay in Beekeeping.
Parents' mindset and engagement in the education of their children are paramount. Peace4Dalits Foundation CC has formed a parent's association to promote education among the Musahar community in Nepal.
The Dominican community of Peace Center and members of the URI Pakistan organized the celebration of Symphony of Peace Prayers (SOPP) at the premises of Peace Center in Lahore, Pakistan on 22 May 2011. SOPP, a day named by the World Peace Prayer Society was celebrated this year in 43 countries.
There are many kinds of spiritual practice. Most of them are derived from one of the major religions. Spiritual practices of this kind tend to be based on teachings from one of the earlier civilizations. Some of these practices are very profound and deserving of our attention. On the other hand, we live in the beginnings of a global age, one which has teachings coming from different civilizations of the past and, at the same time, needing to be relevant to this age. Each new civilization will be a combination of older teachings and teachings born of the age now coming into being. It is in the integration of past, present, and future that a civilization gains its completeness.
In April I had got a chance to attend workshop on teacher training. There were at least 300 teachers in that program divided in 5 groups of 60 people in each. I tried to study their behavior and...
Religions for Peace and Harmony is not only a motto or a slogan for people of good will on this earth against any conflict, hatred and violence, but it is a call to hasten such peace and harmony.
The Seeds of Peace program grants youth from the Middle East and now South East Asia, India and Pakistan the opportunity to get to know one another in a neutral and relaxed safe-space. It has also had a positive impact in my life which I'd like to share with you.
I’m sitting in my spacious flat on a Sunday afternoon, drowsy from the heat of the sun’s rays coming into the large windows and doors that are west-facing.
Tune in to More Public Radio to hear Sally Mahé, URI's Director of Organizational Development talk about URI, tools for promoting greater religious understanding and tolerance, and her personal experiences overcoming prejudice.
URI Regional Coordinator for Pakistan will be interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED's Forum, June 7th at 10am Pacific Time. Tune in online from whereever you are.