We've welcomed Andrei, a trans man from Moldova seeking asylum, to our safe housing in the West Midlands! After facing discrimination and danger, he can now live freely and begin rebuilding his life. Support our work: microrainbow.org/donate/ #LGBTQI #Refugees

On Saturday, our community of LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum joined over 150,000 trans+ people and allies to march in the largest trans pride in history 🩵🩷🤍 Thank you to the organisers, volunteers, and everyone who showed up! #TransPrideLondon #TransRights

By playing the Rainbow Lottery for Micro Rainbow, you help fund life-changing support for LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum, while also getting the chance to win up to £25,000 and other prizes! ⏰Next draw is this Saturday at 8pm Get your ticket: www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/micr...

Have you ever wondered what London Pride looks like from a parade marcher's perspective?👇🌈 Make sure to follow Micro Rainbow on TikTok if you haven't already: www.tiktok.com/@microrainbow #Pride #LGBTQI #LondonPride @prideinlondon.bsky.social

How can social investors better engage with #LGBTQI #VCSE organisations? A new report from @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social, @bettersocietycapital.com and Access, featuring a Micro Rainbow case study, explores the barriers, opportunities and practical next steps. microrainbow.org/can-social-i...

Some of our favourite moments from London Pride 2026🌈 What a beautiful, empowering day! Follow Micro Rainbow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@microrainbow #Pride #LGBTQI

We marched in @prideinlondon.bsky.social 🌈 Thank you to everyone who cheered us on and showed that LGBTQI people seeking safety are welcome in London💜 #LondonPride

"Only people who are destitute receive asylum support, and it is these same people – some of the most marginalised – who are then going to be forced to try and rebuild their lives in the UK while burdened with significant debt." microrainbow.org/micro-rainbo... #asylum #ukpolitics

Micro Rainbow responds to the Government's proposed asylum repayment scheme

Read our response to the new proposals impacting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. #changingLGBTQiLives

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Thank you to our supporter who sent this piece of rainbow art for one of our safe houses for #LGBTQI people seeking #asylum! Want to send something for our safe houses? Find our wishlist here: microrainbow.org/amazon-wish-... You can also leave a message along with your donation💌

We’re proud to have been a non-profit partner of #ThePWordPlay at the Bush Theatre 🌈 Last week, our own Richard Attendet joined Hamza Jahanzeb for a post-show Q&A, sharing his lived experience and speaking about the support we provide to #LGBTQI people seeking asylum.

Salma, a trans woman from Morocco from our community, has been granted #refugee status in the UK 👇 Support other #LGBTQI people seeking safety: microrainbow.org/donate/ Stock images & pseudonyms are used to protect the people we work with.

Thank you to by Purr for raising an amazing £3,586.93 for Micro Rainbow at their sapphic pub night! These funds will provide life-changing support for LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK🫶 Got your own idea for a fundraiser? Get in touch at info@microrainbow.org

Help get our 31st safe house ready for new residents! We’re gathering essential household items to make our brand new safe house warm and welcoming for #LGBTQI people seeking #asylum. If you can, please choose something from the wishlist and donate🔗 microrainbow.org/amazon-wish-...

Our CEO Sebastian Rocca writes in The Independent on the damage caused by the “faking gay” asylum myth and why it distracts from a broken system. #LGBTQI people seeking safety deserve protection. #CommunitySponsorship can offer a real solution. 🔗 www.independent.co.uk/voices/fakin...

The cruel ‘faking gay’ to claim asylum myth – and fixing the real problem

Studies show the extraordinary positive impact of named community sponsorship, both on LGBT+ people fleeing persecution and the neighbourhoods that welcome them, writes Sebastian Rocca

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This #RefugeeWeek, we stand #WithRefugees 🧡 The 2026 theme is #Courage which we see every day with our community of LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum. This week we're sharing their stories. Support our work: microrainbow.org/donate/ @refugeeweek.bsky.social

Dumisiwe, a gay man from Zimbabwe, has been granted #refugee status in the UK 🌈👇 After facing criminalisation and fear, he is now safe and rebuilding his life with Micro Rainbow’s support. Support other LGBTQI people by becoming a Micro Rainbow ally: microrainbow.org/donate/

We've welcomed Aisyah, a trans woman from Malaysia seeking asylum, to our safe housing in the West Midlands! After facing discrimination and danger, she can now live freely and begin rebuilding her life. Support our work: microrainbow.org/donate/ #Refugees #LGBTQI

We're turning 14 today! It hasn't been an easy year but thanks to you, our mission of helping #LGBTQI #refugees & people seeking asylum find safety, opportunities and community, is stronger than ever. Want to get us a birthday present?👉 microrainbow.org/donate/

It's #GlobalRunningDay today, so a perfect time to sign up for #PrideRun10k🌈 Our sister organisation MRIF is the charity partner this year so your ticket will help fund our services for LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum! 📆 9/2026 - London 🔗 www.priderun10k.org

Thank you to Western Union for volunteering with Micro Rainbow! Your work means LGBTQI refugees living in our safehouse can return to a freshly painted home & summer-ready garden. Find out more about corporate volunteering by emailing info@microrainbow.org #VolunteeringWeek

Rustam, a gay man from Uzbekistan, has been granted #refugee status in the UK 🌈👇 After facing criminalisation and fear, he is now safe and rebuilding his life with Micro Rainbow’s support. Pseudonyms & stock images are used to protect the identity of the people we work with.

Thank you to Will and Harry, who are getting married this week and instead of wedding gifts, they've decided to ask their friends and family to donate to Micro Rainbow!💜 Got your own fundraising idea? Get in touch with our team by emailing info@microrainbow.org 🌈

We marched at @birminghampride.bsky.social 🌈 For the second time, our community of LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum took part in #BirminghamPride ! Thank you to the organisers and everyone who joined us on this empowering, sunny day🫶

'The big story here is that there are rogue actors –not lawyers, not qualified legal advisors– who are exploiting vulnerable people.' We're proud to have contributed to this @bigissue.com article debunking the myth that it's easy to pretend to be gay to gain asylum: www.bigissue.com/news/politic...

Is pretending to be gay an easy route to claim asylum?

Politicians have suggested that migrants fake their sexuality to jump the asylum queue. Here's what the evidence actually shows.

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'The choice was either I have to die or I have to go somewhere else.' Alyaan, a gay man from Pakistan, came to the UK to seek #asylum in 2024. Read his story of finding safety in Micro Rainbow housing: microrainbow.org/alyaans-stor...

Alyaan's story: Finding safety in anonymity

Alyaan was forced to leave Pakistan to save his life. Moving into a Micro Rainbow safe house, he found safety and comfort in anonymity. #changingLGBTQiLives

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“Homosexuality is a disease.” This was WHO policy until 17 May 1990. #IDAHOBIT marks the day it changed and the ongoing fight against discrimination. We’re looking for 17 people to become monthly donors by Sunday and help furnish a new safe house. Join us: microrainbow.org/donate/

“Corporates are very nervous to continue to support organisations like ours, both from a migration and LGBTQI angle.” Our CEO Sebastian Rocca speaking to @civilsociety.bsky.social on falling corporate support for #LGBTQI charities ahead of #Pride Month. 🔗 www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/in-dept...

In-depth: How LGBT+ charities are bearing the financial brunt of the anti-DEI wave

As Pride Month looms, Emily Moss examines the unique funding challenges facing LGBT+ charities in the current political climate…

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Khaled, a gay man from Syria, has been granted refugee status in the UK! After facing extreme danger and persecution, he is now safe and has been staying in a Micro Rainbow safehouse in the West Midlands while rebuilding his life. Help others like Khaled: microrainbow.org/donate/

Most #LGBTQI #refugees want to work, but barriers like trauma, low confidence and discrimination make it difficult. Our Moving On programme offers practical, confidence‑building employability support to help people take their next steps - find out more: microrainbow.org/moving-on/

We have welcomed Zeynep, a trans woman from Turkey seeking asylum, to our safe housing! Now she can finally live openly and without fear and focus on her asylum claim 💜 Help other #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution by becoming an ally: microrainbow.org/donate/ #Refugees #Asylum