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Micro Rainbow
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We run safe houses & socio-economic programmes for #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution.
👉We provide over 40,000 safe bed-nights a year for LGBTQI people fleeing persecution 🏳️‍🌈
#Homelessness #Refugees #SafeHousing
https://microrainbow.org/
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This Pride Month, we are proud to unveil our new short film: Who’s there?
It tells the story of Alex, a #gay man from Malawi who had hidden who he was all his life. After moving into our safe house, he finally felt able to be himself.
#WhosThereMicroRainbow
🍿 Watch it here: bit.ly/3EMkeL3
Who's there? Micro Rainbow's new film
Alex had hidden who he was all his life. He was never able to be open about himself or his sexuality. He was hiding in plain sight, living like a ghost. Even after fleeing Malawi and reaching the UK, he was not safe to be truly himself. It was only when he got to Micro Rainbow safe housing and met Gabe – who was open and unapologetic about himself and his sexuality – that he began to become whole. It’s still illegal to be #LGBTQI in more than 60 countries – including Malawi, where Alex is from. And LGBTQI people fleeing persecution are still not safe when they reach the UK. Micro Rainbow provides safe, inclusive housing for LGBTQI people seeking protection in the UK. Micro Rainbow now has 30 safe houses across England and Wales, and can offer over 40,000 safe bed-nights a year to people like Gabe and Alex. Help us raise awareness of our work – share our film! Cast Gabe: Olly Roy Ghost/Alex: Melvin St James Crew Director/Producer: Tom Paul Martin DOP: Natalja Safronova Gaffer: Michal Kedracki Make-Up Artist: Hanni Wellian
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Thank you so much to the @londonleathermen.bsky.social for choosing Micro Rainbow as their charity partner this year! We had a wonderful time at the event meeting everyone and enjoying all the acts!
This donation will go a long way in supporting our community of #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution!
We are delighted to announce that our Saturday Leather Care Benefit during #LLW2025 raised a total of £1940.00 in aid of MicroRainbow!
Thank you to those who contributed to this final amount on the day. We also give thanks to our incredible sponsors, performers, volunteers and the RVT.
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🌈Vote for Micro Rainbow!🌈

Our powerful short film Who’s There has been nominated for the #SmileyCFA film awards and we need YOUR support to win!

Cast your vote today and help us support #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-t...
Who's There?
The Smiley Charity Film Awards is the world’s biggest campaign to promote cause-based films. Nearly half a million members of the public have voted in the…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
People seeking asylum are not living in luxury hotels❌️

There's a lot of misinformation about the #asylum system at the moment, so we've brought our patron and human rights activist, @weareukblackpride.bsky.social co-founder Lady Phyll to break down a few of the most common myths.
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today is #SocialEnterpriseDay!

We are a proud social enterprise supporting #LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum live in safety and dignity.

Learn more about this model from our founder & CEO Sebastian Rocca: www.buildasocialenterprise.com/tips/tip-6-g...

@socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We strongly condemn the proposals set out in the Restoring Order and Control policy paper, which undermine the concept of #refugee protection and prevent those granted refugee status the stability needed to rebuild their lives.

Read our full statement: microrainbow.org/statement-on...
Statement on the Restoring Order and Control policy paper
Read our statement on the Home Office's Restoring Order and Control policy paper. #changingLGBTQiLives
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November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Tuli and Nangula, a lesbian couple from Namibia, have just been granted #refugee status! 🏳️‍🌈 They’ve been living in Micro Rainbow safe housing in the South East. Now they can begin rebuilding their lives in safety 💜

Support our work 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#ChangingLGBTQILives
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
People seeking asylum want the chance to work and support themselves. Current policy deny them this right, leaving talented individuals unable to use their skills and pushing many into poverty.

We stand with #LiftTheBan, with a coalition of over 300 organisations.

@asylummatters.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎉 Arif, a gay man from Bangladesh, has just been granted refugee status! 🏳️‍🌈

Now he can begin rebuilding his life in safety and dignity 💜

Support more people like Arif 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#LGBTQI #RefugeesWelcome #ChangingLGBTQILives
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
❌"People seeking asylum get free phones and laptops."

There's a lot of misinformation about the #asylum system at the moment, so we've brought our patron, human rights activist and co-founder of UK Black Pride @ladyphyll.bsky.social to debunk some of the most common myths.

#refugees
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
What is it like to seek asylum as an #LGBTQI person in the UK? Our National Director and human rights activist Moud Goba talks about the realities of seeking asylum as a gay or trans person, from unsafe accommodation to queerphobia and racism and having to 'prove' your identity.
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Why you should show solidarity with people seeking #asylum

Our patron, human rights activist and co-founder of UK Black Pride @ladyphyll.bsky.social talks about why standing up against xenophobia and hate is so important right now.

#refugeeswelcome
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We’ve welcomed Layla, a trans woman from Iraq, to Micro Rainbow safe housing in the West Midlands! 🏳️‍⚧️

Now she can begin rebuilding her life in safety 💜

Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#LGBTQI #ChangingLGBTQILives
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🎉 Karim and Bilal, a gay couple from Algeria who lived in our safehouse in London, have just been granted refugee status! 🏳️‍🌈

Now they can begin rebuilding their lives in safety and dignity 💜

Support LGBTQI people seeking asylum 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#ChangingLGBTQILives
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🏠 3 things you should know about our safehouses for #LGBTQI people seeking asylum 👇

Our CEO and founder Sebastian Rocca explains how our safe housing programme helps LGBTQI people avoid homelessness and rebuild their lives.

Support our work: microrainbow.org/become-an-al...
October 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We’ve welcomed Kauna, a bisexual woman from Namibia, to Micro Rainbow safe housing in the West Midlands! 🏳️‍🌈

Now she can begin rebuilding her life in safety 💜

Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#ChangingLGBTQILives
October 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It’s #AsexualityAwarenessWeek (19–25 Oct)! 🌈
Now in its 15th year, #AceWeek celebrates visibility & understanding of #asexual identities. Many still face stigma - take some time today to learn & support inclusion. 💜
microrainbow.org/aspects-of-a...
Aspects of Asexuality – Ace Week
It's Asexuality Awareness Week this week! Learn more about asexuality in this piece. #changingLGBTQiLives
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October 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It's #BlackHistoryMonth and the perfect time to learn about Black LGBTQI icons who have shaped our fight for equality!

Our National Director, Moud Goba, shares her favourites: microrainbow.org/black-histor... @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social
@bandykiki.bsky.social @ladyphyll.bsky.social
Black History Month: 3 Black LGBTQI icons you should know
For Black History Month, Moud Goba talks about Black queer icons who have shaped our culture and activism. #changingLGBTQiLives
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October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations to Kymani, a #non-binary person from Trinidad and Tobago, who has just been granted #refugee status! 🏳️‍🌈

Now they can begin rebuilding their life in safety and dignity 🌈

💜 Help us support more people like Kymani 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#ChangingLGBTQILives
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
For #BlackHistoryMonth our National Director Moud Goba talks about 3 Black, #LGBTQI and UK-based icons you should know.

Who should we add to the list?

@africanrainbowfam.bsky.social @ladyphyll.bsky.social @bandykiki.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This #WorldHomelessDay we’re calling for visibility and action for #LGBTQI #AsylumSeekers who are too often forgotten in the homelessness crisis.

Help us eradicate homelessness of LGBTQI people fleeing persecution by becoming a Micro Rainbow ally: microrainbow.org/become-an-ally
October 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We’ve welcomed Yasin, a gay man from Somalia, to Micro Rainbow safe housing in the West Midlands! 🏳️‍🌈

Now he can begin rebuilding his life in safety 💜

Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#LGBTQI #AsylumSeekers #SafeHousing #ChangingLGBTQILives
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It's #InternationalLesbianDay today!

Celebrate lesbians today by reading about Virginia, a #lesbian woman from Kenya who lives in one of Micro Rainbow's safe houses for #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution.

microrainbow.org/lesbian-visi...
Lesbian Visibility Day: Let the shadow out
This Lesbian Visibility Day, read Virginia's story, and her poem, about owning and embracing being a lesbian. #changingLGBTQiLives
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October 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
For Black History Month, our National Director Moud Goba shares 3 practical ways to push back against anti-refugee hate.

Support our work by becoming a Micro Rainbow ally👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#Refugees #BlackHistoryMonth #ChangingLGBTQILives #PowerAndPride2025
October 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Congratulations to Malik, a bisexual man from Sudan, who has just been granted #refugee status! 🏳️‍🌈

Now he can begin rebuilding his life, supported by our moving on team 🌈

Help more people like Malik 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#ChangingLGBTQILives
October 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Asking our staff members why they're running the Pride Run 10k 👇🌈 Thank you to everyone who participated, organised or donated to show solidarity with #LGBTQI #refugees and people seeking asylum 💗
September 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM