Announcement: Trans Pride 27 July, 2024 After careful consideration, Micro Rainbow has made the difficult decision to withdraw from attending Trans Pride this year due to significant safety concerns.
Micro Rainbow
Non-profit Organization Management
London, England 3,142 followers
We run safe houses and socio-economic programmes for LGBTQI people fleeing persecution. 👉Over 29,000 bed-nights a year.
About us
Micro Rainbow’s vision is to create a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people are safe, free from discrimination, persecution and have equal opportunities in life, including in accessing employment, training, financial services and housing. Our mission is to create opportunities for LGBTQI people to fulfil their potential in life and create innovative models for social change that are sustainable, scalable and replicable. Our objectives are: - to provide safe housing to LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees - to facilitate access to employment, volunteering, training and education for LGBTQI refugees - to research and better understand the specific issues faced LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees and to make recommendations that improve their lives. Our core beliefs are: - many LGBTQI people across the world are more vulnerable to poverty and isolated because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity or intersex status. When they come to the UK to seek safety they still face homelessness and discrimination. - LGBTQI people who are homeless and trapped in poverty can break the poverty cycle if they are given the opportunity. - addressing homelessness and poverty contribute to creating new narratives that change social attitudes towards refugees and LGBTQI people Our principles: - we provide hope and additional resources, but not charity; - we do not persuade or motivate people to help themselves; - we speak, consult and research with local communities, continuously; - we work in partnership or not at all; - we understand that social change takes time, and that is ok; - we maximise and make full use of existing resources whenever possible; - we believe that professionalism, efficiency, financial health and changing the world can go together. Big numbers look good and we hope to achieve them, however everyone that works with us is important to us and our focus is in changing people’s lives, one at a time.
- Website
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https://microrainbow.org/
External link for Micro Rainbow
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- LGBTI Human Rights, Poverty reduction, asylum, refugees, housing, Integration, LGBTQ, and LGBTQI
Locations
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Primary
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
Unit 2.4, The Green House
London, England E2 9DA, GB
Employees at Micro Rainbow
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Isa Colucci
Analista de Dados | Analista de Sistemas | Analista de Qualidade (QA)
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Sebastian Rocca
Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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Leidmar Verneque
COO TRiLiOS - BPO Financeiro | Gestão Financeira | Gestora de Projetos da Cocriação à entrega | Educação Empreendedora | BNI Ohana
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Louisa Borg-Costanzi Potts
Programme Director at Fevered Sleep
Updates
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Congratulations to Ruth! Ruth waited for five years for an answer on her asylum claim, and had to go through a very difficult tribunal process. She was supported throughout by Micro Rainbow's #LBTQI Women's Outreach Officer, and attended Sista Sista events - Micro Rainbow's LBTQI women's support group. She made new friends through this group, and a welcoming community of support. In her own words: "I’m thanking Micro Rainbow for the support and encouragement to me on this journey which are so helpful. Thank you for being there when I was so down" We wish Ruth the best of luck in her future 🌈 You can help us to support more #LGBTQI people seeking asylum by becoming an ally today. https://lnkd.in/eGYZfUt
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And last night, our CEO and Founder Sebastian Rocca was awarded the Pioneering Leader of the Year Award at the NatWest Social & Community Capital (registered charity number: 1079626) / Pioneers Post Social Business Awards! This award recognises social enterprise bosses that demonstrate excellent leadership, effectiveness and inspiration. Congratulations to Sebastian! #SE100 https://lnkd.in/ef4SM_JY
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We are very proud that our Founder and CEO Sebastian Rocca has been nominated as a Pioneering Leader! His inspirational leadership had guided Micro Rainbow since 2012 and has been pivotal in changing the lives of the #LGBTQI refugees and asylum seekers that Micro Rainbow supports. We look forward to the announcement of the winners later today! #SE100
🚀 FINAL DAY SPOTLIGHT NatWest SE100 2024: Celebrating Pioneering Leaders 🚀 Today, we conclude our NatWest SE100 2024 Finalists Spotlight by honoring the Pioneering Leader category, in partnership with Pioneers Post Post and S&CC: 🌟 Alastair Davis OBE leads Social Investment Scotland with a mission to connect capital with communities, providing crucial loan finance to over 550 impactful enterprises, and fostering capacity and resilience across Scotland. 🏠 James Dunbar has grown New Start Highland from a solo venture into a dynamic organization supporting those exiting homelessness and crisis, promoting social and environmental sustainability through upcycling and community support. 🌿 Hayley Hulme leads Starts with You with a focus on ethical property services, reinvesting profits into life-changing social programs and fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment in a male-dominated sector. 👩🏫 Bilkis Miah inspires through her leadership at You Be You , enhancing mental health and promoting diversity awareness among school-aged children through tailored educational programs and workshops. 🍪 Matt Parfitt drives Grace Enterprises to create dignifying jobs for people facing significant barriers to employment, combining social mission with sustainable business growth through diverse social enterprises. 🌈 Sebastian Rocca leads Micro Rainbow to support LGBTQI migrants, providing safe housing, social inclusion, and employability programs, ensuring a holistic approach to integration and empowerment. 💼 Lisa Stepanovic MBE from Social Ark empowers young people from underserved East London communities to become social entrepreneurs, providing structured learning, mentoring, and continued support to foster positive social change. 🏊♀️ Anna Wardley founded Luna Foundation CIC to improve support for children affected by parental suicide, using her own lived experience and research to drive meaningful change and break the cycle of poor mental health. A heartfelt thank you to our judges: Tim West from Pioneers Post and the whole judging committee for their invaluable contributions Get ready for the grand finale tomorrow as we reveal the award winners! You won't want to miss it! 🎟️ Tickets are almost gone! Secure yours today and be part of this inspiring event. If you can’t attend in person, join us live via Zoom. 📅 Event Date: Tuesday, 16 July 🔗 Book Your Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e2rNM2Di S&CC is dedicated to providing crucial funding to charities, social enterprises, and community businesses that face challenges in accessing mainstream finance. S&CC offers a range of loan options to support growth, working capital, and community impact. 🔗 Learn more about how S&CC supports social enterprises: https://lnkd.in/dbBSciTr 🔗 Discover more about NatWest SE100 Awards: https://lnkd.in/e7VWpehW #PioneeringLeaders #SocialImpact #Leadership #EmpoweringChange
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We are proud to announce that Micro Rainbow has been named in the Pioneers Post Top 100 Social Enterprises for the fourth year in a row! The NatWest SE100 Index was devised in 2010 by Pioneers Post and NatWest to recognise and reward the leading 100 Social Enterprises across the UK each year. The Top 100 are judged on a wide range of criteria – from the growth and sustainability of their businesses to the innovation and resilience they have demonstrated and the social impact they have delivered. Learn more about what it means here: #SE100 https://lnkd.in/e7nZU8vC
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Did you know that 46% of the people we supported in 2023 were under the age of 30? In this piece on the website, Khojimat talks about what it has been like for him to claim asylum as a young #LGBTQI person. He came to the UK from Uzbekistan when he was just 17, and claimed asylum not long after. We are happy to say that he now has his refugee status, and can start moving on with his life! Read his story to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWigJzfk
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Join this hospitality-focused workshop with Tao Group Hospitality on Wednesday 24h July. TAO Group is a global leader in premium hospitality, and dedicated to delivering best-in-class cuisine to award-winning nightlife and daylife. Colleagues from TAO Group will be facilitating an in-person employability workshop for members of our community of #LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum. It will take place in London. Haven't got the right to work yet? No problem - you can still pick up invaluable skills and get useful advice that will help you when you are able to work. Get in touch on movingon@microrainbow.org to register to attend. #MovingOn #MicroRainbowEmployability https://lnkd.in/eBHEVuj6
Employability workshop with TAO Hospitality Group
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Empower your team through training! Micro Rainbow can can deliver training and produce resources to empower your organisation to work more sensitively and effectively with #LGBTQI #refugees and #AsylumSeekers. Give your team the skills it needs to support LGBTQI people fleeing persecution. Email training@microrainbow.org or click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dmtkJNF9
Training courses
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Did you know that in 2023, 35% of Micro Rainbow's beneficiaries were #LBTQI women? Micro Rainbow offers tailored support that recognises that their needs differ from other people in our community. Learn more about this specialised support for #LBTQI #refugee and #AsylumSeeking women: https://lnkd.in/eKxEEK8Y
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Today we join 300 orgs & 500+ people in calling on @10DowningStreet to urgently overhaul our broken asylum system. We need a new approach: one that protects people seeking safety, rather than punishing them for political gain: https://lnkd.in/egyHhEFK #CommunitiesNotCamps
Human rights groups give Starmer blueprint for asylum overhaul
theguardian.com