9/11 Unity Walk brings together people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths to learn to respect each other through a framework of experiential education, compassionate leadership and intentional service. Unity Walk seeks to create a world where we are united, rather than divided, by our many faiths.

In 2005, 9/11 Unity Walk started as a proactive response to 9/11 and religious intolerance in our world. The original idea was put forth by Embassy Row resident Kyle Poole, shaped with the help of Erik Schwarz, and brought to reality by Meg Clifford (Poole), Daniel Tutt, and volunteers from every house of worship along Embassy Row and many other faiths, the true founders of the Walk.

The first Walk Event, held in 2005, attracted over a thousand participants. The event was featured in the media worldwide including in an award winning Voice of America/Geo TV documentary shown in Pakistan to over 20 million viewers. From then on, it became an annual tradition.

The Walk has focused on a variety of themes:  Gandhi, MLK, youth, service, and peace. Incorporated in 2008, as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, 9/11 Unity Walk has expanded beyond the Annual Walk Event to three program areas: experiential education, compassionate leadership, and intentional service. In addition to the Annual Walk Event, we sponsor educational, contemplative and networking events such as Interfaith Youth Action, Diverse Cuisines cooking workshops, interfaith concerts, community and young professional dialogues, and speaking engagements.

Location

Washington, D.C., USA

Website

http://911unitywalk.org/

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