Terrorist Violence in Sri Lanka: A Statement from OMNIA

Immediate aftermath of explosion in Sri Lanka Church on Easter Sunday morning (Photo: Wiki Commons)

Like you, we are heartbroken to hear of the brutal attacks directed at Christian worshippers and tourists on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Please read OMNIA's statement below and share with your colleagues, family, and friends. Together we must embrace the conviction that love is stronger than hate and that peace is everyone's to build. Please join us as we pray and work together to help heal Sri Lanka.

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Also read our most recent Impact Report about our work in Sri Lanka as we continue to build Interfaith Peacemaker Teams as a counter religion-based violence.

[Read OMNIA Impact Report: Sri Lanka]

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