Profiles

“We dream of a world where care is collective, borders are abolished, and our people are safe, housed, and celebrated.”

“But even as I lived in fear, I also lived in truth. I couldn’t pretend to be someone I wasn’t. And when I saw others like me — beaten, arrested, thrown out of school, or disowned by their families — I knew I had to do something.”

"Rainbow Railroad didn’t just open a door for me; they walked beside me as I stepped through it."

As the world becomes increasingly hostile for queer and trans individuals, Sarah believes Rainbow Railroad’s mission is more critical than ever.

“I am filled with so much joy when I meet refugees that we have supported at events, or just hearing from them after they land, that they feel like they can breathe again, and that they feel like they will be okay now."

“The main difference between us and our clients is largely a matter of geographical luck.”

“My resettlement journey has been full of challenges, but also filled with unexpected joy,” Kendra shares.

“I still can’t believe it. We can walk down the street, touch each other’s hands, and not fear being murdered. Home, for us, is wherever we can be accepted. And for the first time, we are,” Joe said.

“Rainbow Railroad changed my life,” Deacon reflects. “From persecution to liberation and freedom — that’s what they gave me.”

“Our youth, and their determination to fight this cruel world system. That’s what gives me hope. That, and organizations like Rainbow that fight to protect us.”

“Like seeds, our stories hold the promise of hope. Even in the darkest hours, we carry the inner light of those who believe. You are never alone — and your truth is a beautiful act of resistance.”

“No matter where you are, there are people who understand and will stand with you,” Rahma says. “You are not alone.”