URI Stories of Impact

Duruthu Poya is celebrated on the first full moon of each year. The holiday celebrates Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka over 25 centuries ago, and honors Sri Lanka’s introduction to Buddhist teachings.

Duruthu Poya is celebrated on the first full moon of each year. The holiday celebrates Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka over 25 centuries ago, and honors Sri Lanka’s introduction to Buddhist teachings.

HEEGAN Relief and Development Organization is planning to open a Voluntary Counselling and Testing center for the control and prevention of diseases and conditions in Somalia.

I don’t want anyone to get discouraged from taking pictures of their peacebuilding work just because they don’t have the newest or most expensive camera. 

HEEGAN Relief and Development Organization is planning to open a Voluntary Counselling and Testing center for the control and prevention of diseases and conditions in Somalia.

Start 2017 on the road to the happiness and love that lies within by learning to let go…

Start 2017 on the road to the happiness and love that lies within by learning to let go…

The URI Pakistan and Peace Center Lahore organized an Interfaith Christmas Celebration on the 18th of December at Peace Center in Lahore, Pakistan. Over 150 Christians, Muslims and Hindus participated.