URI Stories of Impact

On Thursday morning, I spoke to 20 student from several African Nations (including Kenya) on the topic of "Achieving Harmony between Ethnic and Religious Groups."

These Cooperation Circles are working to improve the quality of life in Spain and Kenya by encouraging educational opportunities such as interfaith learning, human rights awareness, vocational training, and mentorship programs.

Special Event Organized on the Occasion of World Interfaith Harmony Week by the President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Sam Kahamba Kutesa, and The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations Friday, February 6, 2015, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm; Trusteeship Council, United Nations.

On March 27, approximately 200 members of the faith communities from across Contra Costa County, California formed a Ring of Solidarity around the Islamic Center of San Ramon Valley, just as the Muslim community recently encircled the Jewish community in Oslo, Norway and Copenhagen recently. 

In the midst of the increasing chasm of discord and misunderstanding that exists between the Middle East and the West, the 7th CARAVAN Exhibition of Visual Art titled The Bridge will open on April 4 in Cairo, Egypt.

IBS CC celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week by organizing a moment of meditation with the renewed Living and Care Centre "Jonker Frans" for elder people in The Hague.

As one of the participants in this important workshop, I provide a report that is intended to motivate active participation of my colleagues in the interfaith environmental related civil society work, and to bring inspiration and understanding into the work of the URI Global Initiative.

We're back with an artistic vengeance! 

These three featured Cooperation Circles, located in India, Guatemala, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are working towards the common cause of uplifting and empowering women to improve life for all members of their respective communities.