Did you know that 46% of the people we supported in 2023 were under the age of 30? In this piece on the website, Khojimat talks about what it has been like for him to claim asylum as a young #LGBTQI person. He came to the UK from Uzbekistan when he was just 17, and claimed asylum not long after. We are happy to say that he now has his refugee status, and can start moving on with his life! Read his story to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWigJzfk
Micro Rainbow
Non-profit Organization Management
London, England 3,123 followers
We run safe houses and socio-economic programmes for LGBTQI people fleeing persecution. 👉Over 29,000 bed-nights a year.
About us
Micro Rainbow’s vision is to create a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people are safe, free from discrimination, persecution and have equal opportunities in life, including in accessing employment, training, financial services and housing. Our mission is to create opportunities for LGBTQI people to fulfil their potential in life and create innovative models for social change that are sustainable, scalable and replicable. Our objectives are: - to provide safe housing to LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees - to facilitate access to employment, volunteering, training and education for LGBTQI refugees - to research and better understand the specific issues faced LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees and to make recommendations that improve their lives. Our core beliefs are: - many LGBTQI people across the world are more vulnerable to poverty and isolated because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity or intersex status. When they come to the UK to seek safety they still face homelessness and discrimination. - LGBTQI people who are homeless and trapped in poverty can break the poverty cycle if they are given the opportunity. - addressing homelessness and poverty contribute to creating new narratives that change social attitudes towards refugees and LGBTQI people Our principles: - we provide hope and additional resources, but not charity; - we do not persuade or motivate people to help themselves; - we speak, consult and research with local communities, continuously; - we work in partnership or not at all; - we understand that social change takes time, and that is ok; - we maximise and make full use of existing resources whenever possible; - we believe that professionalism, efficiency, financial health and changing the world can go together. Big numbers look good and we hope to achieve them, however everyone that works with us is important to us and our focus is in changing people’s lives, one at a time.
- Website
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https://microrainbow.org/
External link for Micro Rainbow
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- LGBTI Human Rights, Poverty reduction, asylum, refugees, housing, Integration, LGBTQ, and LGBTQI
Locations
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244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
Unit 2.4, The Green House
London, England E2 9DA, GB
Employees at Micro Rainbow
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Isa Colucci
Analista de Dados | Analista de Sistemas | Analista de Qualidade (QA)
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Sebastian Rocca
Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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Leidmar Verneque
BPO Financeiro | Assessoria Financeira | Gestora de Projetos da Cocriação à entrega | Educação Empreendedora
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Louisa Borg-Costanzi Potts
Programme Director at Fevered Sleep
Updates
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Join this hospitality-focused workshop with Tao Group Hospitality on Wednesday 24h July. TAO Group is a global leader in premium hospitality, and dedicated to delivering best-in-class cuisine to award-winning nightlife and daylife. Colleagues from TAO Group will be facilitating an in-person employability workshop for members of our community of #LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum. It will take place in London. Haven't got the right to work yet? No problem - you can still pick up invaluable skills and get useful advice that will help you when you are able to work. Get in touch on [email protected] to register to attend. #MovingOn #MicroRainbowEmployability https://lnkd.in/eBHEVuj6
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Empower your team through training! Micro Rainbow can can deliver training and produce resources to empower your organisation to work more sensitively and effectively with #LGBTQI #refugees and #AsylumSeekers. Give your team the skills it needs to support LGBTQI people fleeing persecution. Email [email protected] or click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dmtkJNF9
Training courses
microrainbow.org
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Did you know that in 2023, 35% of Micro Rainbow's beneficiaries were #LBTQI women? Micro Rainbow offers tailored support that recognises that their needs differ from other people in our community. Learn more about this specialised support for #LBTQI #refugee and #AsylumSeeking women: https://lnkd.in/eKxEEK8Y
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Today we join 300 orgs & 500+ people in calling on @10DowningStreet to urgently overhaul our broken asylum system. We need a new approach: one that protects people seeking safety, rather than punishing them for political gain: https://lnkd.in/egyHhEFK #CommunitiesNotCamps
Human rights groups give Starmer blueprint for asylum overhaul
theguardian.com
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The 2023 Pride Run raised £8500 for Micro Rainbow! On Saturday 6th July, Micro Rainbow Communications Manager Rosalind Duignan-Pearson met with Pride Run Race Director Dominic Addison to hand over the cheque alongside some of the London Frontrunners. Taking place every September since 2003, the Pride Run is a not-for-profit 10km run through east London’s Victoria Park. Every year it raises money for LGBTQI causes, and the Pride Run has chosen to partner with Micro Rainbow again in 2024, which is the 21st year of the Pride Run. It's a fantastic event - if you haven't signed up for the 2024 edition, do it now! https://lnkd.in/eFiD7xQa
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The amazing Lom is fundraising for Micro Rainbow over the next 6 months by running the length of England's coastline! In their own words: "When the running gets hard, your support for Micro Rainbow will keep me moving. I've been incredibly privileged in my experiences as a non-binary person so I intend to use this challenge to give to those facing increasing hostility. " Donate now and help Lom complete this huge challenge! https://gofund.me/9b8124c1
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This time last week we were marching at Pride in London with our amazing community! Did you see us marching? It was such a sunny and joyful day, and a chance for people in our community from all over the UK to come together and celebrate. Help us support more #LGBTQI #refugees and people seeking asylum by becoming an ally today. https://lnkd.in/eGYZfUt
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LGBTQI Social enterprises can provide a sustainable and resilient alternative to the traditional NGO model, according to our founder and CEO Sebastian Rocca: LGBTQI "social enterprises could transform our movement and act as a catalyst to allow us to respond faster and more effectively to our challenges, create more resilient LGBTQ+-driven organisations and increase solidarity" Read his article for Pioneers Post to learn more:
"Internationally, we see countries like Ghana and Uganda introducing harsher laws to criminalise LGBTQ+ people. Several states in the USA are trying hard to erode trans rights. It feels like hate and fear against LGBTQ+ people are on the rise across the globe." Sebastian Rocca, founder and CEO of Micro Rainbow, explains how social enterprises offer "a more sustainable business model" for the LGBTQ+ movement to fight against the rise of LGBTQ+-phobia. Read more 👇 https://buff.ly/45W4dv9 Micro Rainbow International Foundation #opinion #diversity #LGBTI #LGBTQ+ #pride
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Some heartwarming news to end the week - Talah and Bayan, a #lesbian couple from Saudi Arabia, have just moved into one of our safe houses for #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Saudi Arabia, and LGBTQI people are subject to arrest, and those arrested are at risk of execution from Saudi authorities. Bayan and Talah were not safe in Saudi Arabia, but now in the UK, they can start to live more openly as a couple. They can also attend Micro Rainbow events and activities, and find new networks of friendship and support in the UK. Make Bayan and Talah feel more welcome - send them something from our Amazon wishlist! https://lnkd.in/gk3QSSF
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