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About Our Work

Rainbow Railroad is an international human rights organization that creates pathways to safety for at-risk LGBTQI+ people and strengthens policies and systems that support their protection and integration. We are one of few organizations that work as direct service providers, advocates, thought leaders, and movement strategists to address global queer forced displacement. Our mission is guided by a commitment to becoming a refugee-led organization that centres the experiences, leadership, and authority of LGBTQI+ refugees.

Our Impact in Numbers

Since our founding, we’ve helped over 45,000 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety across our programs.

Rainbow Railroad supports at-risk LGBTQI+ people at every stage of their journey to safety - this includes travel support, financial assistance, partnerships with local organizations and support once someone has relocated.

Annual Report

4,045

Requests for help received since January 1, 2026.

77,264

Requests for help received since Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006.

2,397

Individuals successfully relocated since Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006.

46,653

Individuals supported across all of our programs since Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006.