URI Stories of Impact

On February 15th, Interfaith Reverend Betsy G. Stang left us here on Earth for another dimension.

In January 2019, seven young leaders from across the United States participated in a two-day visit to the United Nations where they attended a symposium co-sponsored by URI and met with various officials. Read about their experiences and reflections!

“You belong here”: Laila shares how, with just three words, she received the tool she needed to instill the courage necessary for advocacy within the future delegates of Camp Anytown, Las Vegas.

In Nazampura Kasur, Pakistan, School for Working Children is giving education to the children of brick kiln workers.

They confessed that their self-esteem had improved, they felt more self-assured, even family relationships were different - they now feel respected in their homes because they are working and providing extra income.

The URI Jordan office, together with Seeds of Peace and Desert Bloom (two URI member groups) celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week with Muslim and Christian refugee children.

Hope without reality is mere illusion, but reality without any hope is a dark place.  Being at the United Nations, I felt like it was the place between reality and hope.

Please give a warm welcome to the latest groups to join the global URI network in November and December 2018.

As a first generation and low income college student, Gabrielle Henry shares how the trip she took to the UN opened her eyes to opportunities she didn't know existed -- and why she believes opportunities like this are vital for ensuring the diversity of the interfaith movement.