Supporting “Sam” Through a Difficult Recovery
While we celebrate our successes, we also stand by our community in times of hardship. Recently, “Sam,” a young LGBTQ+ asylum seeker we support in Dakar, was the victim of a targeted attack. Lured into a dangerous situation through a social app, Sam was brutally attacked and assaulted by a group. He managed to return […]
New Housing Secured in Dakar—Expanding Our Reach!
We have fantastic news from Dakar! Our dedicated agent on the ground has secured a new 4-bedroom apartment, complete with a living room and kitchen, to accommodate more LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. This larger space marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide safety, community, and stability for those who have faced extreme hardships. This […]
Welcoming “Ali” to Canada!
We are thrilled to share that “Ali,” a resilient LGBTQ+ asylum seeker who had been navigating the challenging asylum process in Dakar, has finally arrived in Canada! The journey here has been long and filled with obstacles, but Ali never lost hope, thanks to his incredible strength and the unwavering support from Rainbow Haven. Ali […]
Celebrating Pride with Purpose: Our Experience in Ottawa and Montreal
This Pride Month, Rainbow Haven had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Pride celebrations in Ottawa and Montreal, and what an unforgettable experience it was! Our participation was made possible thanks to a group of extraordinary volunteers—Africans from diverse cultures and backgrounds, including Gambia, Senegal, Ghana, and Guinea. These amazing individuals, who are also […]
Rainbow Haven at 2024 Festival in the Park: a Day of Surprises.
Rainbow Haven set up a booth at the 2024 Festival in the Park in Victoria, BC last month. It was our first time registering in a pride event. We had two simple goals: raise awareness about the help that RH provides and collect email addresses for our newsletter. We were pleasantly surprised by what else […]
Bakary’s Story
My name is Bakary. In 2017, my life changed forever. I was caught in a moment of intimacy with my partner by my father. I naively believed he would protect me. Instead, he locked me up and summoned the neighborhood to beat me. It was a brutal attack that could have ended in my death. I broke a window to escape with my partner.
Providing Safe Haven: Rainbow Haven’s Mission to Support LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers
Providing Safe Haven: Rainbow Haven’s Mission to Support LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers At Rainbow Haven, we are committed to providing a safe haven for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers who find themselves in precarious situations, often fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Our mission is clear: to offer support, protection, and hope to those […]
