We help at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety.

We are thrilled to invite members of our Chicago community to attend “When I Am Free”,  our annual benefit concert, this year on October 23 at the historic Jazz Showcase. The event will feature the remarkable talents of Chicago jazz artist Dee Alexander.

“As refugees, and especially as queer people of colour, the first question we often face during interviews is, ‘What is your Canadian work experience?’ This is a significant barrier to employment.”

Al Otro Lado is a women-led bi-national advocacy, legal and humanitarian aid organization serving migrants, refugees and deportees in the United States and Mexico.  Rainbow Railroad has helped fund critical components of AOL’s LGBTQI+ program.

The journey of LGBTQI+ people toward queer liberation doesn’t end when they arrive in a new country.

In 2023, Rainbow Railroad received over 15,000 requests for help and provided support to 7,265 at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals around the world. Our Annual Report reflects the resilience of our community and the challenges we confront, offering insights from those we support, with the help of our invaluable partners.