Are you an LGBTQI asylum seeker or refugee based in the West Midlands? 🌈 Join us for a special tour of Birmingham’s brand new LGBTQI Centre on 📅 Thursday 27 March, 1.30-3pm 📅 Email [email protected] to register or find out more here👇 microrainbow.org/event/wts-we...

Volunteer your time and language skills to help LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees access support! Email [email protected] to register your interest🌈 You need to be UK-based and fluent in English & one of the languages on our priority list👇

Hassan, a gay man from Somalia, has been granted #refugee status in the UK! In Somalia, same sex intimacy can be punishable by death under Sharia law. #LGBTQI people face arrest, violence and persecution. Now Hassan is rebuilding his life, supported by our Moving On team 💜

Round 2 voting for the #SmileyCFA is open! If you voted before, you can vote again, and every vote helps raise awareness of the need for safe housing for #LGBTQI people seeking asylum 💜 Vote now - it's free 👇 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-t... #CharityFilmAwards #TheSmileys

We have welcomed Farid, a gay asylum seeker from Afghanistan, into our safe housing! In Afghanistan, #LGBTQI people face extreme violence and persecution. Now Farid can live freely and focus on his asylum claim in safety💜 Help more people like Farid 👉 microrainbow.org/donate

"We're all fighting over a small slice of pie, when what we need is to make the pie bigger." New research from @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social & Micro Rainbow on how social enterprise models can build a sustainable future for LGBTQI services in the UK👇 www.socialenterprise.org.uk/app/uploads/...

The conversation about housing is all wrong. For decades, governments haven’t built enough social homes. People are struggling. Yet refugees get blamed. Our new video flips the narrative and focuses on the real issue. Watch it. Share it. Let’s change the conversation.

It's #LGBTHistoryMonth which means it's the perfect time to invest in your team’s LGBTQI inclusivity! 🌈 Book the CPD accredited course for your organisation by emailing [email protected] or find out more here: microrainbow.org/courses/unde...

🏠 Help us get our 32nd safehouse ready for #LGBTQI people seeking #asylum! We’re gathering essential household items to make this new space safe, warm, and welcoming. If you can, please choose something from our wishlist to #donate 🔗 microrainbow.org/amazon-wish-...

“If it were in the past, I would procrastinate until the last day with the job application. But now I said - I can do it. And when I did, it felt so good.” LGBTQI refugees Joy & Omid took part in our coaching programme - read about their experiences in our article: microrainbow.org/leadership-c...

Our short film Who's There? is a finalist at the #SmileyCFA 🙌🙌 Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to The Media Trust and the Santander Foundation for helping us create this powerful film 💜 Watch it here: youtu.be/pAURHpUbbvw?...

Are you an asylum seeker or refugee looking to better understand your legal rights? Join us for Know Your Rights, a 6-week legal education programme by DLA Piper and Micro Rainbow! Find out more & apply before 20 February: microrainbow.org/event/know-y...

Are you an LGBTQI asylum seeker or refugee based in the West Midlands?🌈 Join us to take a bespoke tour of the largest library in Europe on 📅Friday 27 February📅! Email [email protected] to register. microrainbow.org/event/weathe...

🌈 Support #LGBTQI people seeking safety and get the chance to win up to £25,000 every week! A £1 #RainbowLottery ticket helps us provide safe housing and life‑changing support - 60p goes directly to our work 💜 Play today: www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/micr...

We’re partnering with @thecommonpress.bsky.social for #LGBTHistoryMonth2026! 🌈 You can now support our work by donating through the Goodbox on their shop counter. Every tap helps #LGBTQI people seeking safety in the UK. 💜

Great news - Mona, a trans woman from Jordan supported by Micro Rainbow, has been granted refugee status! 🏳️‍⚧️ She can now begin rebuilding her life, supported by our moving on team 💜 Help us support more #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution: microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

📣 Voting for the #SmileyCFA has been extended, so you now have until midnight tomorrow to support our film! Casting your vote is free, easy and it helps us bring attention to the need for safe housing for #LGBTQI people seeking asylum💜 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-t...

🌈 Don't miss out - book your place at our #training next week! Our CPD accredited training course next Thursday helps you understand the experiences of #LGBTQI people seeking asylum in the UK. 👇 microrainbow.org/courses/chal...

It’s #LGBTHistoryMonth and the 2026 theme is Science & Innovation 🏳️‍🌈 At Micro Rainbow, innovation means creating solutions that change lives. Our safe housing programme now provides 40,000+ bed nights a year for #LGBTQI people seeking asylum. 🔗 microrainbow.org/science-and-...

We have welcomed Yaser, a gay man from Sudan, to our safe housing in the West Midlands! Now he can live without fear and begin rebuilding his life in a safe, supportive #LGBTQI home 💜 Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

Impact matters 🌈 In 2025, Micro Rainbow supported 819 LGBTQI people fleeing persecution, opened 5 new safe houses (30 total!), and delivered 149 social inclusion events & workshops. Dive into our stats now and get the lowdown on our impact in 2025! 💪 #LGBTQI microrainbow.org/the-impact-o...

Last week, we joined the #PrideRun10k committee for the official cheque handover for the 2025 Pride Run, where an amazing £6,500 was presented to Micro Rainbow International Foundation! 🌈 Thank you for supporting #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution 🙏

🌈 Book training with Micro Rainbow! Learn how to better support #LGBTQI people seeking asylum in the UK in our CPD-accredited training course next month. Email [email protected] to find out more or book here: microrainbow.org/courses/chal...

Calling all runners! We have several charity places for this year's London Landmarks Half Marathon in April 2026 and we'd love to have you on our team 💜 Experience the iconic London landmarks, while supporting #LGBTQI #refugees and asylum seekers. Interested? Get in touch at [email protected]

We need your vote to make the shortlist🙏 Our short film Who’s There is nominated for the #SmileyCFA film awards and public votes decide who goes forward. Help us continue supporting #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution and cast your vote today 👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-there

Are you an #LGBTQI refugee or person seeking asylum in London? We still have free places for our Employability Workshop on Tuesday 27 January! Register now by emailing [email protected] or find out more here👇 microrainbow.org/event/employ...

We have welcomed Zayan, a trans man from Pakistan, to our safe housing! Now he can live without fear and begin rebuilding his life in a safe, supportive #LGBTQI home 💜 Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

🌈 Book #training with us! Learn about the challenges faced by #LGBTQI asylum seekers in the UK and how to create safe, inclusive spaces. Email [email protected] to learn more or book your place here: microrainbow.org/courses/chal... #ChangingLGBTQILives

Alan, a gay man from Syria living in a Micro Rainbow safehouse, has been granted refugee status! 🏳️‍🌈 He can now begin rebuilding his life with safety, supported by our moving on team 💜 Help us support more #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

Help us secure our spot on the shortlist! 📽️ Our short film Who’s There is nominated for the #SmileyCFA awards and public votes decide who moves forward. Please take a couple of minutes to help us support #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution👇 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-there

The UK is not being overtaken by people seeking asylum. There's a lot of misinformation about the #asylum system at the moment, so we've brought our patron and human rights activist, UK Black Pride co-founder @ladyphyll.bsky.social to break down a few of the most common myths.

🏠 Help us get our 32nd safehouse ready for #LGBTQI people seeking #asylum! We’re gathering essential household items to make this new space safe, warm, and welcoming. If you can, please choose something from our wishlist to #donate 🔗 www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...

We have welcomed Farah, a trans woman from Afghanistan, to our safe housing! Now she can live without fear and begin rebuilding her life in a safe, supportive LGBTQI home 💜 Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al... #LGBTQI

Ready to make 2026 count? Upskill with our CPD-accredited course: Challenges Faced by #LGBTQI Asylum Seekers in the UK. 📅 11 Feb 2026 📍Online 🕝 1.5 hrs Learn how to create safe, inclusive spaces. Book now 👉 microrainbow.org/courses/chal...

Congratulations to Rasheedat, a bisexual woman from Nigeria, who has just been granted #refugee status! 🌈 She can now rebuild her life, supported by our moving on team 💜 Her story was previously featured on our website - read it here: microrainbow.org/bisexual-day...

🌈 Book #training with us! Learn about the challenges faced by #LGBTQI asylum seekers in the UK and how to create safe, inclusive spaces. Email [email protected] to learn more or book your place here: microrainbow.org/courses/chal... #ChangingLGBTQILives

We’ve partnered with the London-based social enterprise NEMI Teas! 🌈 Their rainbow edition tea is heading to every Micro Rainbow safehouse this Christmas 💜 Through this partnership, #LGBTQI #refugees we support are also working at the Trampoline Café to gain skills for a brighter future. #nemiteas

This #InternationalMigrantsDay - watch and vote for our film! Our short film Who’s There has been nominated in the Smiley CFA film awards and we need YOUR support to win! Cast your vote today and help us support more #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-t...

This year, give the gift of safety to more people like Omid. Now living in Micro Rainbow safe housing, Omid feels safe and at home. He doesn't need to hide who he is, he can be open about himself and his sexuality. Give more people the #GiftOfSafety: microrainbow.org/give-the-gif...

Younis is a #gay man from Somalia. Moving into the Micro Rainbow safe house was a new chapter for him. As he unpacked his things, he was finally able to start thinking about his future. Help more people like Younis this year - #GiveTheGiftOfSafety #LGBTQiRefugees microrainbow.org/give-the-gif...

Looking for the perfect ethical #Christmas gift? Treat someone (or yourself!) to this delicious box of macaroons that supports two amazing causes: #LGBTQI refugees and young people with complex needs. A partnership between Miss Macaroon & Micro Rainbow 🔗 missmacaroon.co.uk/products/chr...

🌈 Micro Rainbow offers training! We can deliver #training and produce resources to empower your organisation to work more sensitively and effectively with #LGBTQI #refugees and #AsylumSeekers. Email [email protected] or learn more here: microrainbow.org/training-cou...

🎥 Our short film Who’s There is a finalist in the #SmileyCFA film awards and we need your help to win! By voting, you’ll help us continue supporting #LGBTQI people seeking asylum💜 Cast your vote today: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/whos-t... #SmileyCFA

Huge congratulations to our patron, @ladyphyll.bsky.social for becoming the new Executive Director of @divamag.bsky.social ! We can't to see where your inspiring leadership takes DIVA! diva-magazine.com/2025/12/10/d...

Our social inclusion programme helps #LGBTQI people seeking asylum, many of whom have been rejected by their families and communities, create new networks of support. Read this article to learn about the life-changing impact this programme can have: microrainbow.org/i-found-a-fa...

📹 Watch community groups come together to tell the Home Office - we choose compassion not cruelty. Want to join us? Write to your MP TODAY tinyurl.com/382ujcwn #TogetherWithRefugees

Buy macaroons and support Micro Rainbow!

🎉 Congratulations to Nadir, a bisexual man from Algeria in our community, who has just been granted refugee status! Now he can begin rebuilding his life in safety and dignity 🌈 💜 Help us support more people like Nadir 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al... #ChangingLGBTQILives

We’ve welcomed Juma, a bisexual man from Tanzania, 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 #SafeHousing #ChangingLGBTQILives

This #GivingTuesday, every donation to Micro Rainbow becomes a key that unlocks the door to a safe house, and to a future filled with dignity, hope and belonging for #LGBTQI #AsylumSeekers. #Donate and change someone's life today 👉 www.microrainbow.org/give-the-gift-of-safety/