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HELLO, WE&#;RE LGBT FOUNDATION
We’re a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
Celebrate our 50th
WHERE QUEER HOPE AND Bliss FLOURISH
We recognise the diversity and strength of our communities. We create protected spaces, amplify voices and work with our partners and allies to operate positive change.
Since , we’ve been transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the UK. The identical spirit that fuelled our beginnings still drives us today. We are involved to championing the singular voices, experiences and cultures of LGBTQ+ people across the UK.
We know that challenges still exist, but we remain optimistic about the progress we can make together, towards a fairer and more inclusive world where queer wish and joy flourish.
The Top Ten Collective Foundations Funding LGBTQ Issues
Did you recognize, that out of the more than $4 billion awarded by community foundations annually, only $5 million goes to LGBTQ issues? In other words, for every $ awarded by community foundations, less than 14 cents goes to LGBTQ issues.
Community foundations play a life-giving role in supporting LGBTQ organizations by increasing local investment in and insight of LGBTQ issues. For quite some time now, people foundations have steadily accounted for 5 percent of all LGBTQ funding, however, there are tough indications that people foundations may be steadily increasing their investments in LGBTQ communities.
In , the Cleveland Foundation became the first presenting sponsor of the Gay Games, almost doubling their total investment in LGBTQ issues up until that point. Earlier this year, more than 10 society foundations and field of interest funds at community foundations joined the Out in the South Funder Network as charter members helping to lead the effort to expand funding for LGBTQ communities in the South. Two of those
Rainbow Railroad’s Annual Report: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution
We’re proud to share Rainbow Railroad’s Annual Report: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution, a forceful reflection of the impact we’ve made together over the past year, and a call to action as we look ahead.
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Bill C-2 contravenes Canadian core values and undermines the right to refuge
Rainbow Railroad expresses dense concern about the impact of Bill C-2 on LGBTQI+ refugees, and calls on the government to withdraw the legislation.
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"I Dared to Resist": Julie's Journey from Persecution to Pride
“‘Dare to Resist’ means refusing to be silent in the face of injustice. It means living boldly and authentically, even when the world tells you not to.”
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Finding Pride: D'John’s Story of Strength and Solidarity
When D’John arrived in Toronto from Jamaica, he was seeking something many get for granted — the chance to live freely, without fear.
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“Canada Gave Me a Second Chance”: Rahma's Opportunity to R