International Cooperation Circles
Patricia February 6th, 2008
Photo: Roberto Zingales (Flickr Creative Commons)
URI: United Religions Initiative
I recently met with Sally Mahe who is the organizational and regional development director of the United Religions Initiative. Sally tells me since 2000 URI Cooperation Circles have grown at a dizzying pace expanding to over 60 countries around the world. However, home office in San Francisco’s Presidio is staffed with a team of 10 individuals who work for a very low stipend. URI is non-denominational and embraces all beliefs. It was started by Reverend Bill Swing, the Episcopal Bishop of California. Check out this supportive organization.
Have an impact in your own community by starting a Cooperation Circle
URI’s Purpose
Our purpose is to promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings.
I am impressed with URI’s Charter, Preamble and Principles and the work they are doing with cooperation circles around the world.
Do you know of other organizations doing grassroots work that exemplifies cooperation, tolerance and peace?
Please let me know.
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