URI Stories of Impact

Sabina Rifat, a longtime URI member in Pakistan, shares a story from attending and speaking at a program for women in rural Mangla.

It was a very great program, as the participants were 80% women, which was a surprise in such a remote area.

The Christian holy day of Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, while they were in Jerusalem celebrating Shavuot.

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on the 5th of June to raise global awareness and to take positive environmental action to protect the planet.

Terrorism has no religion. No religion promotes terrorism, and every religion promotes peace.

In an environment of tribal communities where only men are allowed to own livestock, Peace4Massai Foundation has opened a school serving 1500 students aged 8-13.

URI Pakistan and Peace Center Lahore organized interfaith prayers for the victims of Sri Lanka on 23rd April, 2019.