named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Caravan of Unity Across America
Nationwide journey from San Francisco to New York featuring concerts, sacred site visits, and speaking events to promote unity and spiritual transformation.
Convergence Events
Global in-person and online gatherings such as the Toronto, L.A., and Dubai Convergences, uniting spiritual leaders, scientists, activists, and artists for systemic change.
Convergence Radio Show
Ongoing radio program hosted by Dr. Kurt Johnson, co-created with UNITY EARTH, exploring themes of interspirituality, unity, and global transformation.
Fields of Healing
Event series honoring indigenous wisdom and ecological healing, first held in Byron Bay, Australia, commemorating the return of Mungo Man and continuing in Japan.
Peace Week
Global series of events culminating in the International Day of Peace, including concerts, ceremonies, and dialogues promoting peace, justice, and planetary healing.
U Day Festival
Interfaith music and spirituality festival series held in locations including Thailand, Ethiopia, India, and the Holy Land, bringing together global spiritual leaders and artists.
World UNITY Week
Annual 8-day online global event centered on the solstice, featuring hundreds of presentations focused on peace, unity, ecology, and spiritual transformation, reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 2 activities
- Host annual UNITY EARTH SymposiumConvenes a global gathering for reflection and dialogue across cultures, disciplines, and spiritual traditions on planetary change and human consciousness, featuring keynotes, panels, and live dialogue. The symposium supports annual goal-setting and alignment for the UNITY EARTH network, with recent themes including “Coming Home Together” (2022) and “Visions for a New Earth” (2023).
- Organize World UNITY WeekHosts an annual free virtual event in June centered around the mid-year Solstice, Yoga Day, and UN Refugee Day, convening global changemakers through eight days of programming to promote unity and peace. In 2020, collaborated with over 100 organizations to deliver 200+ online presentations viewed nearly 600,000 times.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Host community-based healing and remembrance eventsOrganizes local events focused on healing, remembrance, and spiritual transformation, including BLACKSoNDAY gatherings, Peace Walks to George Floyd Square, pilgrimages to the Ferguson Peace Pole, and ceremonies at the St. Louis Arch. Also includes visits to community projects in North Minneapolis and shared meals at the Indigenous Kitchen.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Implement Purpose Earth grant and mentorship programFunds and mentors grassroots, purpose-driven projects through Purpose Earth, a global grantmaking initiative focused on Environmental Restoration, Cultural Collaboration, and Community Activation. Directs 100% of public donations to grantees and provides ongoing mentorship to support organizational longevity.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Organize global convergence and pilgrimage eventsPlans and hosts large-scale international gatherings, pilgrimages, and festivals in locations including Japan, Thailand, Ethiopia, Israel/Palestine, the U.S., and Australia. Events include the Caravan of Unity Across America, a week-long pilgrimage in Japan (2024), and multi-city convergence events over a seven-year period in cities such as New York, Toronto, Melbourne, and Delhi.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize leaders in interfaith dialogue and peacebuildingPublicly honors individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding, and social inclusion, including Ambassador Mussie Hailu (2018), EcoPeace Middle East (2020), and Dr. Marty K Casey (2025).
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Co-convene Peace Week annually around International Day of PeaceOrganizes Peace Week each September centered on the International Day of Peace (September 21st), featuring events such as multi-day pilgrimages, public ceremonies, and presentations by global leaders like Deepak Chopra and Vandana Shiva. Includes initiatives like the 99 Days of Peace Through Unity, which begins with World UNITY Week and culminates in Peace Week.
- Produce and distribute content via UNITY EARTH TVProduces original and partner-produced immersive programming at the intersection of science, technology, spirituality, and the arts, distributed through UNITY EARTH TV. Includes live broadcasts during major events such as COP 28 and ongoing series like The Convergence radio show.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$366K
Contributions & grants$366K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$612K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out$80K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$216K
Cash$216K
Investments$0
Liabilities$48K
Net assets$168K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE SINGER | TREASURER & C.F.O. | 10 | $34K |
board members · 5
- BEN BOWLER — PRESIDENT & C.E.O.
- EMANUEL KUNTZELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA ROSE — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTORIA FRIEDMAN — SECRETARY
- YANNI MANIATES — CHAIR
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- Awraham Soetendorp Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Chishty Foundation Partner — Partner organization in the Dubai Convergence at COP 28
- Deepak Chopra Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Dr. Marty K. Casey Partner — Collaborates with Dr. Marty K. Casey, founder of Black SON Day, to host ceremonies honoring people of color lost to violence.
- Duane Elgin Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- EcoPeace Partner — Local host organization for U DAY 2020 in the Holy Land, collaborating with UNITY EARTH on interfaith events around the Jordan River basin.
- EcoPeace Middle East Partner — Recognized for cooperative environmental protection efforts among Jordanians, Palestinians, and Israelis.
- Good of the Whole Partner — Global partner organization in the production of the 2024 Symposium
- Guru Nanak Gurudwara in Dubai Partner — Partner organization in the Dubai Convergence at COP 28
- Helena Norberg-Hodge Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- IAMC Partner — Partnering in 2025 event “Ancient Sacred Traditions: Healing Wisdom for Modern Times”
- Indigenous Kitchen Partner — Collaborates with the Indigenous Kitchen for shared meals during the gathering.
- Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia Partner — Co-hosted U Day II in Ethiopia with UNITY EARTH.
- Interfaith Ohana of Hawaii Partner — Partnering in 2025 event “Ancient Sacred Traditions: Healing Wisdom for Modern Times”
- International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation Partner — Co-producing organization for the Dubai Convergence at COP 28
- International Day of Peace Partner — Collaborates with the International Day of Peace through the annual Peace Week initiative.
- Jane Goodall Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Laszlo Institute Partner — Collaborating global organization in producing the 2024 Symposium
- Light on Light Partner — Global partner organization in the production of the 2024 Symposium
- Linda Tucker Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Marianne Williamson Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Michael Beckwith Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Muslim Council of Elders Partner — Co-creator of the Faith Pavilion at COP 28
- Neale Donald Walsch Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) Partner — Co-creator of the Faith Pavilion at COP 28
- Paul Hawken Partner — Featured speaker and participant in World UNITY Week programming.
- Peace Week Partner — Collaborates on organizing and promoting global peace-focused programming.
- Purpose Earth Partner — Collaborates on major initiatives focused on global unity and transformational generosity.
- Purpose Earth Partner — Partner organization in funding the L.A. Convergence event.
- Purpose Earth Partner — Primary sponsor of World UNITY Week and featured participant in the 2022 Symposium
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Convening for Collective Actionmethodology: multisectoral_dialogueBy convening diverse groups across cultural, spiritual, and sectoral lines through global events and dialogues, the organization fosters collective action and systemic change, because shared presence and inclusive participation build trust, mutual understanding, and unified commitment to peace.
- Grassroots Empowerment and Community-Led Healingmethodology: community-led_developmentBy supporting community-led development and public truth-telling as acts of historical reckoning, the organization advances resilience, belonging, and reconciliation, because locally rooted, participatory processes generate more sustainable impact and foster conditions for personal and collective healing.
- Integration of Wisdom Traditions for Evolutionary Growthmethodology: evolutionary_integrationBy integrating indigenous wisdom, science, spirituality, and past relational knowledge into current action frameworks, the organization advances evolutionary societal growth, because continuity and synthesis—not replacement—of knowledge systems enable more resilient and holistic solutions to global challenges.
- Spiritual and Inner Transformation as Foundation for Social Changemethodology: inner_transformation_for_outer_actionBy promoting inner personal and spiritual development—through sacred activism, pilgrimage, and purpose-driven engagement—the organization enables effective external social and planetary action, because individual transformation precedes and catalyzes collective renewal and justice.
- Storytelling and Shared Rituals to Shift Cultural Narrativesmethodology: storytelling_for_cultural_shiftBy using storytelling, music, collective remembrance, and extended observances as transformative practices, the organization fosters a unified human identity and cultural shift toward peace, because shared emotional and symbolic experiences create deeper resonance and sustained engagement than informational appeals alone.