URI (United Religions Initiative) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsHokkaido, Japan51-200 Employees
URI (United Religions Initiative) operates as a worldwide, grassroots interfaith network anchored in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It aims to promote peace and justice by bringing together people from different religious and cultural backgrounds to work for their communities and for the broader globe. Its programs support both local and international efforts, helping member groups develop their capacity to undertake community actions such as resolving conflicts, fostering reconciliation, advancing environmental sustainability, and delivering education, women's and youth initiatives, and human-rights advocacy. As a mid-sized nonprofit in the sector, URI coordinates a diverse network of organizations focused on interfaith collaboration. Recent activity includes participation in the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, illustrating ongoing engagement with global interfaith dialogue.