[2] Religions for Peace is the world's largest and most representative multi-religious coalition advancing common action among the religious communities to stop war, address poverty, and protect the earth.

In Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Iraq and other countries, he has led multi-religious efforts to prevent conflicts, mediate peace among warring parties, and rebuild societies in the aftermath of violence.

For example, he facilitated the establishment of the Religions for Peace Inter-religious Council of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the immediate aftermath of the civil war, which resulted in its setting forth an historic commitment of the religious communities to re-build a single, multi-ethnic Bosnia.

He has been awarded numerous prizes for religion and human rights, and serves on the boards of a number of organizations ranging from the fine arts to those committed to peace building.

At the 10th Religion for Peace world Assembly convened in Lindau, Germany, in August 2019, Vendley finished his term as secretary general.