Rainbow Railroad

Rainbow Railroad helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety.

In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. Rainbow Railroad helps them get to safety.

Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide. Based in the United States and Canada, it is an organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. In a time when there are more displaced people than ever, LGBTQI+ people are uniquely vulnerable due to systemic, state-enabled homophobia and transphobia. These factors either displace them in their own country or prevent them from escaping harm.

As a result of Rainbow Railroad, more LGBTQI+ individuals can access lives free from persecution, and ultimately, the organization envisions a world where LGBTQI+ people can live lives of their choosing, free from persecution.

Since its founding, Rainbow Railroad has helped over 19,000 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, cash assistance, and other forms of support. Its story has received international media attention, including a feature on CBS 60 Minutes.

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There are so many ways you can get involved with Rainbow Railroad. Your support and contributions are essential to the work they do.

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