Donate to help LGBTQI people fleeing persecution

I am running the London marathon in support of Micro Rainbow and LGBTQI people who flee persecution, come to the UK and need to navigate a very hostile environment towards them. I am a proud board member of Micro Rainbow!

In over 70 jurisdictions, LGBTQI people are illegal. People face imprisonment, torture and even the death penalty. 1,500 LGBTQI refugees from those countries come to the UK every year.

When they come to the UK, they are still not safe. Because of their LGBTQI status they often:

Founded in 2012, Micro Rainbow is the leading non-profit organisation in the UK supporting the integration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people who flee persecution and reach the UK in search of safety.

Micro Rainbow’s holistic approach to integration is based on three pillars: safe housing, social inclusion and employability support. These programmes ensure that LGBTQI refugees are not only safe but also able to live fulfilling independent lives. Micro Rainbow has won a number of awards for innovation and as a top social enterprise and is recognised for creating the first ever national safe housing scheme for LGBTQI people fleeing persecution, with a current capacity of over 22,000 bed-nights a year.

Micro Rainbow have also been providing emotional and practical support to Afghan refugees, following the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan. Under Taliban rule, LGBTQ+ individuals fear persecution and violence. Earlier this year Micro Rainbow launched a helpline for LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees to help them access support.

Your support and donation can make a real impact on those in increasingly difficult situations and any donations big or small make a huge difference:

Thank you for any donation you are able to make. It will change LGBTQI lives!

Barry