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ORAM

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration

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Our Mission

ORAM protects and empowers LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees globally, creating sustainable and systemic change.

What does ORAM do?

Protection

We provide protection, safety, and stability to LGBTIQ refugees in transit countries.

Empowerment

We empower individuals, organizations, and communities in transit countries.

Sustaining the Sector

We support the queer refugee sector towards sustainable solutions.

Advocacy

We champion the rights of LGBTIQ refugees.

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Riley's Story - Part 1 | Trans, Non-binary Refugee in Kenya

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Riley's Story - Part 2 | Trans, Nonbinary Refugee in Kenya

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Veronika and Alyona's story

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Maryna and Svitlana's story

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ORAM's Three-Year Strategic Plan Summary

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🌍 Meet Ariane Cartwright (she/her), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Ariane is Director of Investor Relations at the END Fund, where she leads North American institutional giving and builds partnerships with visionary philanthropists, foundations, and corporations. For over 15 years, she’s helped NGOs and UN agencies advance their fundraising, communications, and strategy efforts across four continents.

She began her career in publishing before transitioning into international development in 2008. Ariane holds an MSc in Religious Studies from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Science from McGill University.

Originally from New York City, she now lives in Ottawa with her spouse, children, and a growing crew of pets.

📣 Learn more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #PrideMonth #LGBTIQ #NonprofitLeadership

🌍 Meet Ariane Cartwright (she/her), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Ariane is Director of Investor Relations at the END Fund, where she leads North American institutional giving and builds partnerships with visionary philanthropists, foundations, and corporations. For over 15 years, she’s helped NGOs and UN agencies advance their fundraising, communications, and strategy efforts across four continents.

She began her career in publishing before transitioning into international development in 2008. Ariane holds an MSc in Religious Studies from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Science from McGill University.

Originally from New York City, she now lives in Ottawa with her spouse, children, and a growing crew of pets.

📣 Learn more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #PrideMonth #LGBTIQ #NonprofitLeadership

🌍 Meet Anton Sarkisov (he/him), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Anton is a Data and AI Specialist at Microsoft, with over 20 years of experience in tech, supporting innovation through the Azure platform. A lifelong advocate for equity and justice, he partners with nonprofits such as APLA Health and the LA LGBT Center — and has been a committed ORAM partner for over three years.

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Anton brings firsthand experience as both a refugee and an immigrant. He’s helped lead digital skills training for LGBTIQ asylum seekers in Tijuana and recently served on the host committee for ORAM’s 2025 Refugee Pride Reception.

📣 Learn more in our press release → click the #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #PrideMonth

🌍 Meet Anton Sarkisov (he/him), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Anton is a Data and AI Specialist at Microsoft, with over 20 years of experience in tech, supporting innovation through the Azure platform. A lifelong advocate for equity and justice, he partners with nonprofits such as APLA Health and the LA LGBT Center — and has been a committed ORAM partner for over three years.

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Anton brings firsthand experience as both a refugee and an immigrant. He’s helped lead digital skills training for LGBTIQ asylum seekers in Tijuana and recently served on the host committee for ORAM’s 2025 Refugee Pride Reception.

📣 Learn more in our press release → click the #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #PrideMonth

Last weekend, we hosted our largest LGBTQ Refugee Pride Reception yet — celebrating Pride Month and World Refugee Day with more than 100 friends and supporters in Los Angeles. ☀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re especially grateful to our powerful guest speakers: U.S. Congressman Mark Takano @repmarktakano and Jamie Marin of @jardindelasmariposasa.c, a shelter for LGBTQ asylum seekers in Tijuana that ORAM proudly partners with.

Huge thanks to our 2025 Host Committee: @jovin842002, @jasonsheeler, Jason Woodruff, Renay Grace Rodriguez @rgracebklawyer, Steve Dumas, @srothla, @timhughes24, @tomchattgram, and @echoparkguy.

Thank you to every donor and attendee who showed up in solidarity during a time of growing challenges for LGBTQ refugees worldwide.

If you haven’t donated yet — there’s still time! Visit the #linkinbio to support ORAM before the end of Pride Month. 🙏

#RefugeePride #PrideMonth #WorldRefugeeDay #LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugees #LAEvents #LGBT

Last weekend, we hosted our largest LGBTQ Refugee Pride Reception yet — celebrating Pride Month and World Refugee Day with more than 100 friends and supporters in Los Angeles. ☀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re especially grateful to our powerful guest speakers: U.S. Congressman Mark Takano @repmarktakano and Jamie Marin of @jardindelasmariposasa.c, a shelter for LGBTQ asylum seekers in Tijuana that ORAM proudly partners with.

Huge thanks to our 2025 Host Committee: @jovin842002, @jasonsheeler, Jason Woodruff, Renay Grace Rodriguez @rgracebklawyer, Steve Dumas, @srothla, @timhughes24, @tomchattgram, and @echoparkguy.

Thank you to every donor and attendee who showed up in solidarity during a time of growing challenges for LGBTQ refugees worldwide.

If you haven’t donated yet — there’s still time! Visit the #linkinbio to support ORAM before the end of Pride Month. 🙏

#RefugeePride #PrideMonth #WorldRefugeeDay #LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugees #LAEvents #LGBT

🌍 Today is #WorldRefugeeDay — a day designed by the @unitednations to honor the strength, resilience, and rights of forcibly displaced people around the globe.

In Nairobi, ORAM joined LGBTIQ refugees, partners, and allies at a vibrant community event hosted by the Canadian High Commission. The celebration featured a powerful panel discussion, a fashion show displaying queer creativity, and a dynamic resource fair where refugee-led initiatives took center stage.

At ORAM’s booth, we engaged attendees on the unique challenges and triumphs of LGBTIQ refugees. Our team spotlighted the work we do every day to promote dignity, inclusion, and safety. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A deeply moving short film presented by @thenature_network invited attendees into the lived experiences of LGBTIQ individuals reclaiming their voices and contributing to their host communities. You can watch the documentary here: https://youtu.be/OJF7d8eNB2s?si=ptbYsN8phbt3UrU0

On this day — and every day — we stand alongside LGBTIQ refugees and remain committed to building a world where their identities are not only protected but celebrated.

#WorldRefugeeDay #ORAMRefugee #LGBTIQRefugees #InclusionMatters #Kenya #RefugeeRights

🌍 Today is #WorldRefugeeDay — a day designed by the @unitednations to honor the strength, resilience, and rights of forcibly displaced people around the globe.

In Nairobi, ORAM joined LGBTIQ refugees, partners, and allies at a vibrant community event hosted by the Canadian High Commission. The celebration featured a powerful panel discussion, a fashion show displaying queer creativity, and a dynamic resource fair where refugee-led initiatives took center stage.

At ORAM’s booth, we engaged attendees on the unique challenges and triumphs of LGBTIQ refugees. Our team spotlighted the work we do every day to promote dignity, inclusion, and safety. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A deeply moving short film presented by @thenature_network invited attendees into the lived experiences of LGBTIQ individuals reclaiming their voices and contributing to their host communities. You can watch the documentary here: https://youtu.be/OJF7d8eNB2s?si=ptbYsN8phbt3UrU0

On this day — and every day — we stand alongside LGBTIQ refugees and remain committed to building a world where their identities are not only protected but celebrated.

#WorldRefugeeDay #ORAMRefugee #LGBTIQRefugees #InclusionMatters #Kenya #RefugeeRights

🌍 Meet Kat Yushchenko (she/her), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Kat is the founder of Hominin LLC, a consultancy that supports mission-driven brands through strategic marketing. She’s led standout campaigns at Acorns, Betterment, and Ameriprise—making finance and technology more accessible and inclusive.

Based in the Twin Cities for nearly 25 years, Kat is a passionate advocate for expanding opportunity and representation. She has led LGBTIQ employee groups and holds a B.S.B. in Business from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, where she focused on marketing and political science.

We’re excited to welcome Kat’s voice and passion to ORAM’s mission!

📣 Read more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #PrideMonth #InclusiveMarketing #LGBTIQ

🌍 Meet Kat Yushchenko (she/her), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Kat is the founder of Hominin LLC, a consultancy that supports mission-driven brands through strategic marketing. She’s led standout campaigns at Acorns, Betterment, and Ameriprise—making finance and technology more accessible and inclusive.

Based in the Twin Cities for nearly 25 years, Kat is a passionate advocate for expanding opportunity and representation. She has led LGBTIQ employee groups and holds a B.S.B. in Business from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, where she focused on marketing and political science.

We’re excited to welcome Kat’s voice and passion to ORAM’s mission!

📣 Read more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #PrideMonth #InclusiveMarketing #LGBTIQ

Solidarity takes many forms.

Across Los Angeles, people are rising up — demanding justice and showing what it means to fight for dignity, freedom, and fairness.

Attending ORAM’s Refugee Pride Reception is one more way to show up. It’s a space for community, purpose, and standing with LGBTQ refugees facing growing threats under a hostile administration.

LA-area friends, join us on Saturday, June 21st. Be part of a gathering that honors Pride, uplifts refugee voices, and fuels meaningful impact.

Time is running out — register now via the #linkinbio.

#RefugeePride #ORAMRefugee #LGBTQRefugees #Pride2025 #Solidarity #NoOneLeftBehind #LAEvents

Solidarity takes many forms.

Across Los Angeles, people are rising up — demanding justice and showing what it means to fight for dignity, freedom, and fairness.

Attending ORAM’s Refugee Pride Reception is one more way to show up. It’s a space for community, purpose, and standing with LGBTQ refugees facing growing threats under a hostile administration.

LA-area friends, join us on Saturday, June 21st. Be part of a gathering that honors Pride, uplifts refugee voices, and fuels meaningful impact.

Time is running out — register now via the #linkinbio.

#RefugeePride #ORAMRefugee #LGBTQRefugees #Pride2025 #Solidarity #NoOneLeftBehind #LAEvents

Happy #PrideMonth — and welcome to #RefugeePride Month at ORAM.

At ORAM, we dedicate June (and every month) to uplifting the strength and resilience of displaced LGBTIQ individuals globally.

This year, ORAM is celebrating Freedom Fighters and honoring those who continue to fight for safety, dignity, and equality — often at significant personal risk.

Pride was born out of resistance. Today, many LGBTIQ refugees are still fighting for their lives — facing criminalization, displacement, and violence simply for being who they are.

Throughout the month, we'll spotlight the activists, organizations, and donors advancing LGBTIQ rights in some of the world's most hostile environments.

💥 You can be part of this movement. Your donation directly supports LGBTIQ refugees with emergency aid, legal support, and empowerment programs.

📲 Click the #linkinbio to donate and stand with freedom fighters this Pride Month.

#Pride #LGBTQ #LGBTPride #ORAMRefugee #RefugeePride #PrideMonth2025

Happy #PrideMonth — and welcome to #RefugeePride Month at ORAM.

At ORAM, we dedicate June (and every month) to uplifting the strength and resilience of displaced LGBTIQ individuals globally.

This year, ORAM is celebrating Freedom Fighters and honoring those who continue to fight for safety, dignity, and equality — often at significant personal risk.

Pride was born out of resistance. Today, many LGBTIQ refugees are still fighting for their lives — facing criminalization, displacement, and violence simply for being who they are.

Throughout the month, we'll spotlight the activists, organizations, and donors advancing LGBTIQ rights in some of the world's most hostile environments.

💥 You can be part of this movement. Your donation directly supports LGBTIQ refugees with emergency aid, legal support, and empowerment programs.

📲 Click the #linkinbio to donate and stand with freedom fighters this Pride Month.

#Pride #LGBTQ #LGBTPride #ORAMRefugee #RefugeePride #PrideMonth2025

🌍 Meet Earl Lee (they/them), one of six visionary new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Earl serves as Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence at Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, where they champion equity-centered education and community care. Their work explores how liberation emerges through Black and queer creative expression — examining the relationship between knowledge and power, innovation and injustice.

With roots in Jamaica and driven by a deep commitment to global justice, Earl brings both personal insight and academic vision to their advocacy. We’re honored to have their voice and leadership guiding ORAM’s mission.

📣 Read more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #HumanRights #QueerScholarship #LGBTIQ #NonprofitLeadership #RefugeeJustice

🌍 Meet Earl Lee (they/them), one of six visionary new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Earl serves as Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence at Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, where they champion equity-centered education and community care. Their work explores how liberation emerges through Black and queer creative expression — examining the relationship between knowledge and power, innovation and injustice.

With roots in Jamaica and driven by a deep commitment to global justice, Earl brings both personal insight and academic vision to their advocacy. We’re honored to have their voice and leadership guiding ORAM’s mission.

📣 Read more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #HumanRights #QueerScholarship #LGBTIQ #NonprofitLeadership #RefugeeJustice

🎤 Big News: U.S. Congressman Mark Takano @repmarktakano is joining ORAM’s Refugee Pride Reception in LA as a featured speaker!

As the first openly gay person of color elected to Congress, Rep. Takano has been a steadfast advocate for equity, justice, and LGBTQ rights. In 2022, he joined ORAM and a congressional delegation to visit @jardindelasmariposasa.c, an LGBTQ refugee shelter in Tijuana that ORAM has supported since 2020.

We’re honored to reunite with two powerful allies in our work:
• Rep. Mark Takano @repmarktakano
• Jamie Marin, Director of El Jardín de las Mariposas @jardindelasmariposasa.c
• Steve Roth @srothla, ORAM Executive Director

This year’s Refugee Pride Reception is more than a celebration—it’s a show of solidarity with LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers at a time when their rights and safety are under threat.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, June 21
🕑 2:00 – 5:00 PM (remarks begin at 3:30 PM)
📍 Beverly Hills (exact address shared upon RSVP)

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, we hope you’ll join us for this inspiring and impactful evening.

RSVP and donate today via the #linkinbio.

#RefugeePride #ORAMRefugee #RepTakano #LGBTQRefugees #Pride2025 #LGBT #Refugees #LAEvents

🎤 Big News: U.S. Congressman Mark Takano @repmarktakano is joining ORAM’s Refugee Pride Reception in LA as a featured speaker!

As the first openly gay person of color elected to Congress, Rep. Takano has been a steadfast advocate for equity, justice, and LGBTQ rights. In 2022, he joined ORAM and a congressional delegation to visit @jardindelasmariposasa.c, an LGBTQ refugee shelter in Tijuana that ORAM has supported since 2020.

We’re honored to reunite with two powerful allies in our work:
• Rep. Mark Takano @repmarktakano
• Jamie Marin, Director of El Jardín de las Mariposas @jardindelasmariposasa.c
• Steve Roth @srothla, ORAM Executive Director

This year’s Refugee Pride Reception is more than a celebration—it’s a show of solidarity with LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers at a time when their rights and safety are under threat.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, June 21
🕑 2:00 – 5:00 PM (remarks begin at 3:30 PM)
📍 Beverly Hills (exact address shared upon RSVP)

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, we hope you’ll join us for this inspiring and impactful evening.

RSVP and donate today via the #linkinbio.

#RefugeePride #ORAMRefugee #RepTakano #LGBTQRefugees #Pride2025 #LGBT #Refugees #LAEvents

🌍 Meet Paul Salvador (he/him), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Paul is the Executive Director of @out.fdn, where he champions inclusive fitness and wellness for LGBTIQ communities. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Paul brings a deep understanding of fundraising, strategy, and community engagement. He has also led efforts across immigrant justice, sustainable agriculture, and civic advocacy and worked at Immigration Equality supporting LGBTIQ and HIV-positive asylum seekers.

Paul’s leadership and voice will be vital as ORAM continues to advocate for LGBTIQ asylum seekers around the world.

📣 Read more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #HumanRights #LGBTIQ #NonprofitLeadership #RefugeeJustice

🌍 Meet Paul Salvador (he/him), one of six new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Paul is the Executive Director of @out.fdn, where he champions inclusive fitness and wellness for LGBTIQ communities. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Paul brings a deep understanding of fundraising, strategy, and community engagement. He has also led efforts across immigrant justice, sustainable agriculture, and civic advocacy and worked at Immigration Equality supporting LGBTIQ and HIV-positive asylum seekers.

Paul’s leadership and voice will be vital as ORAM continues to advocate for LGBTIQ asylum seekers around the world.

📣 Read more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #HumanRights #LGBTIQ #NonprofitLeadership #RefugeeJustice

Meet Franklin, a gay refugee from Honduras now residing in Mexico City. Through his participation in ORAM's focus groups, Franklin co-created our Guide for LGBTIQ Refugees in Mexico City, offering invaluable insights to support others on similar journeys.

A few years ago, Franklin survived a brutal attack that left him disabled, causing chronic pain and making it difficult to find employment. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to rebuild his life and achieve independence.

At ORAM, we are committed to empowering LGBTIQ refugees like Franklin by providing tools and resources to help them thrive.

Franklin now needs reconstructive surgery to heal fully. You can support his journey by clicking the link in our bio to learn more about his story and contribute to his campaign.

#LGBTIQRefugees #SupportRefugees #ORAMRefugee #MexicoCity #LGBTQSupport

Meet Franklin, a gay refugee from Honduras now residing in Mexico City. Through his participation in ORAM's focus groups, Franklin co-created our Guide for LGBTIQ Refugees in Mexico City, offering invaluable insights to support others on similar journeys.

A few years ago, Franklin survived a brutal attack that left him disabled, causing chronic pain and making it difficult to find employment. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to rebuild his life and achieve independence.

At ORAM, we are committed to empowering LGBTIQ refugees like Franklin by providing tools and resources to help them thrive.

Franklin now needs reconstructive surgery to heal fully. You can support his journey by clicking the link in our bio to learn more about his story and contribute to his campaign.

#LGBTIQRefugees #SupportRefugees #ORAMRefugee #MexicoCity #LGBTQSupport

🌍 Meet Anne Campbell (she/her), one of six incredible new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Anne is an independent scholar and consultant based in Minneapolis whose work bridges human rights, education, diplomacy, and climate justice. She’s currently writing Finding Freedom? Queer International Students in U.S. Higher Education, a timely exploration of LGBTIQ students navigating life in countries without legal protections.

Anne’s vision and professional experience will help shape ORAM’s work at a critical time for displaced LGBTIQ communities.

📣 Learn more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #HumanRights #Minneapolis #NonprofitLeadership #LGBTIQ

🌍 Meet Anne Campbell (she/her), one of six incredible new leaders joining ORAM’s Board of Directors!

Anne is an independent scholar and consultant based in Minneapolis whose work bridges human rights, education, diplomacy, and climate justice. She’s currently writing Finding Freedom? Queer International Students in U.S. Higher Education, a timely exploration of LGBTIQ students navigating life in countries without legal protections.

Anne’s vision and professional experience will help shape ORAM’s work at a critical time for displaced LGBTIQ communities.

📣 Learn more in our press release → #linkinbio

#ORAMRefugee #BoardLeadership #LGBTQRefugees #HumanRights #Minneapolis #NonprofitLeadership #LGBTIQ

🌍 ORAM is thrilled to welcome six dynamic new leaders to our Board of Directors!

This milestone more than doubles our Board’s size—bringing together a powerful mix of professional expertise, lived experience, and a deep commitment to LGBTIQ refugee rights.

“Amid today’s rising political threats and funding challenges, these leaders bring critical skills, experience, and connections to our work that will help us both navigate these uncertain waters and chart our course into the future.”
— @srothla, ORAM’s Executive Director

✨ Get to know each of our new Board members in the full press release.

🔗 Click the link in bio!

#ORAMRefugee #LGBTQRefugees #BoardLeadership #LGBTIQ #QueerLeadership #NonprofitLeadership #RefugeeRights #LGBTQ

🌍 ORAM is thrilled to welcome six dynamic new leaders to our Board of Directors!

This milestone more than doubles our Board’s size—bringing together a powerful mix of professional expertise, lived experience, and a deep commitment to LGBTIQ refugee rights.

“Amid today’s rising political threats and funding challenges, these leaders bring critical skills, experience, and connections to our work that will help us both navigate these uncertain waters and chart our course into the future.”
— @srothla, ORAM’s Executive Director

✨ Get to know each of our new Board members in the full press release.

🔗 Click the link in bio!

#ORAMRefugee #LGBTQRefugees #BoardLeadership #LGBTIQ #QueerLeadership #NonprofitLeadership #RefugeeRights #LGBTQ

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ May 17 is IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.

At ORAM, this day holds deep significance for us. As one of the first organizations dedicated to protecting forcibly displaced LGBTIQ individuals, we work every day to provide those fleeing violence and persecution with the resources and tools to rebuild their lives — with the support of a global community behind them.

This year’s IDAHOBIT theme, “The Power of Communities,” comes at a critical moment. With resettlement paused and international aid disappearing, it’s community that keeps hope alive — and drives real change.

ORAM’s global team chose to spotlight some of the partners who walk beside us in this work — community organizations around the world who help protect, empower, and advocate for LGBTIQ refugees in extraordinary ways.

➡️ Swipe to meet just a few of these incredible partners.

Together, we’re building a more just and inclusive world — one community at a time.

@may17org

#IDAHOBIT #LGBTQRefugees #PowerOfCommunities #May17 #ORAMRefugees #LGBTIQ #LGBTIQSolidarity #QueerRefugees

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ May 17 is IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.

At ORAM, this day holds deep significance for us. As one of the first organizations dedicated to protecting forcibly displaced LGBTIQ individuals, we work every day to provide those fleeing violence and persecution with the resources and tools to rebuild their lives — with the support of a global community behind them.

This year’s IDAHOBIT theme, “The Power of Communities,” comes at a critical moment. With resettlement paused and international aid disappearing, it’s community that keeps hope alive — and drives real change.

ORAM’s global team chose to spotlight some of the partners who walk beside us in this work — community organizations around the world who help protect, empower, and advocate for LGBTIQ refugees in extraordinary ways.

➡️ Swipe to meet just a few of these incredible partners.

Together, we’re building a more just and inclusive world — one community at a time.

@may17org

#IDAHOBIT #LGBTQRefugees #PowerOfCommunities #May17 #ORAMRefugees #LGBTIQ #LGBTIQSolidarity #QueerRefugees

🌈 Los Angeles, Stand with Us!

Join ORAM for our sixth annual Refugee Pride Reception — a powerful gathering honoring Pride Month and World Refugee Day (June 20). Returning to LA for the third consecutive year, this event comes at a critical time for LGBTQ refugees worldwide.

Across the globe, LGBTQ refugees face escalating threats in transit countries and severe cuts to humanitarian aid. With U.S. resettlement programs halted, organizations like ORAM are striving to provide support with diminishing resources.

In times of crisis, LGBTQ refugees are often the first left behind and the last to receive lifesaving assistance.

This is your moment, LA. Show up. Stand up. Give boldly.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Beverly Hills (exact address provided upon RSVP)

🎟️ Donate and RSVP via the #linkinbio!

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #ORAMRefugees #LAEvents #Pride #Pride2025 #RefugeePride

🌈 Los Angeles, Stand with Us!

Join ORAM for our sixth annual Refugee Pride Reception — a powerful gathering honoring Pride Month and World Refugee Day (June 20). Returning to LA for the third consecutive year, this event comes at a critical time for LGBTQ refugees worldwide.

Across the globe, LGBTQ refugees face escalating threats in transit countries and severe cuts to humanitarian aid. With U.S. resettlement programs halted, organizations like ORAM are striving to provide support with diminishing resources.

In times of crisis, LGBTQ refugees are often the first left behind and the last to receive lifesaving assistance.

This is your moment, LA. Show up. Stand up. Give boldly.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Beverly Hills (exact address provided upon RSVP)

🎟️ Donate and RSVP via the #linkinbio!

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #ORAMRefugees #LAEvents #Pride #Pride2025 #RefugeePride

We're Hiring!

ORAM is looking for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning (MEAL) Consultant to join our Inclusion Team! This remote role is open to candidates based in the EU.

This is a unique opportunity to evaluate ORAM’s two-year Inclusion Program. You'll lead the assessment and deliver a dynamic report highlighting key outcomes, impact metrics, strengths, challenges, and recommendations.

We’re seeking someone with a strong track record in humanitarian MEAL work and a solid understanding of SOGIESC issues and intersectionality in humanitarian action.

📅 Apply by May 15
📩 Send your CV and a one-page cover letter to jobs@oramrefugee.org

🔗 For full details, head to the link in our bio.

#Hiring #LGBTQRefugees #HumanitarianJobs #NonprofitCareers #ORAMRefugee

We're Hiring!

ORAM is looking for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning (MEAL) Consultant to join our Inclusion Team! This remote role is open to candidates based in the EU.

This is a unique opportunity to evaluate ORAM’s two-year Inclusion Program. You'll lead the assessment and deliver a dynamic report highlighting key outcomes, impact metrics, strengths, challenges, and recommendations.

We’re seeking someone with a strong track record in humanitarian MEAL work and a solid understanding of SOGIESC issues and intersectionality in humanitarian action.

📅 Apply by May 15
📩 Send your CV and a one-page cover letter to jobs@oramrefugee.org

🔗 For full details, head to the link in our bio.

#Hiring #LGBTQRefugees #HumanitarianJobs #NonprofitCareers #ORAMRefugee

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Through ORAM’s Emergency Short-Term Housing Project in Mexico, we provided 159 nights of safe, stable housing for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers in Mexico City. 🏘️

Our clients — who fled discrimination, persecution, and political instability in Honduras, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Ecuador — often came from precarious conditions, including living on the streets or in overcrowded shelters.

This life-changing program offers them a place to rest, recover, and focus on their legal and medical needs.

✨ Swipe to see the impact of ORAM’s Emergency Housing Program—and hear from one of our clients about what this support means to them.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to ORAM’s inaugural @gofundme campaign last year. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Airbnb.org @airbnb for making this program possible and our implementing partners @casarefugiados and @rescueorg!

#LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTMexico #Mexico #CDMX #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM #ORAMRefugee

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Through ORAM’s Emergency Short-Term Housing Project in Mexico, we provided 159 nights of safe, stable housing for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers in Mexico City. 🏘️

Our clients — who fled discrimination, persecution, and political instability in Honduras, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Ecuador — often came from precarious conditions, including living on the streets or in overcrowded shelters.

This life-changing program offers them a place to rest, recover, and focus on their legal and medical needs.

✨ Swipe to see the impact of ORAM’s Emergency Housing Program—and hear from one of our clients about what this support means to them.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to ORAM’s inaugural @gofundme campaign last year. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Airbnb.org @airbnb for making this program possible and our implementing partners @casarefugiados and @rescueorg!

#LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTMexico #Mexico #CDMX #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM #ORAMRefugee

This #LesbianVisibilityDay, ORAM is proud to celebrate the incredible work of @foundationforlbq — a refugee-led community-based organization in Kenya, built by and for LBQ refugees. 🩷🧡🤍

FLBQR creates a lifeline for LBQ women facing extreme challenges. They provide safe housing, job training, healthcare access, language education, and advocacy — designed to empower LBQ refugees to thrive.

At ORAM, we’re honored to stand alongside FLBQR and amplify their inspiring work. Together, we’re building a world where every LBQ refugee can live with pride, hope, and opportunity.

🌟 Follow and support FLBQR to witness the change they create daily!

#LesbianVisibilityWeek #LBQ #LGBTQ #Refugees #ORAMRefugee #Kenya

This #LesbianVisibilityDay, ORAM is proud to celebrate the incredible work of @foundationforlbq — a refugee-led community-based organization in Kenya, built by and for LBQ refugees. 🩷🧡🤍

FLBQR creates a lifeline for LBQ women facing extreme challenges. They provide safe housing, job training, healthcare access, language education, and advocacy — designed to empower LBQ refugees to thrive.

At ORAM, we’re honored to stand alongside FLBQR and amplify their inspiring work. Together, we’re building a world where every LBQ refugee can live with pride, hope, and opportunity.

🌟 Follow and support FLBQR to witness the change they create daily!

#LesbianVisibilityWeek #LBQ #LGBTQ #Refugees #ORAMRefugee #Kenya

🌍 Happy Earth Day from all of us at ORAM! In Kenya, LGBTIQ refugees are cultivating resilience and fresh produce, in the challenging desert climate of Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Thanks to support from @funds4disaster, between 2021 and 2024, over 170 community members have learned to grow sustainable kitchen gardens with crops like pigweed (pictured), turning dry earth into thriving life.

💚 Here’s to a greener, more inclusive future — one garden at a time.

#EarthDay #LGBTIQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #ClimateResilience #Kakuma #Kenya #Sustainability

🌍 Happy Earth Day from all of us at ORAM! In Kenya, LGBTIQ refugees are cultivating resilience and fresh produce, in the challenging desert climate of Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Thanks to support from @funds4disaster, between 2021 and 2024, over 170 community members have learned to grow sustainable kitchen gardens with crops like pigweed (pictured), turning dry earth into thriving life.

💚 Here’s to a greener, more inclusive future — one garden at a time.

#EarthDay #LGBTIQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #ClimateResilience #Kakuma #Kenya #Sustainability

A few weeks ago, ORAM’s Capacity Strengthening Specialist, Aras Örgen, joined a powerful conversation at Dersim is Colorful, a community event hosted by @dersimgemeinde in Cologne, Germany.

Dersim Gemeinde Köln e.V., a migrant- and refugee-led association promoting the culture of the Kurdish and Alawite community, organized the event as part of their first-ever initiative focused on LGBTIQ rights. The program aimed to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and build support networks for LGBTIQ individuals — especially those navigating displacement.

Aras helped unpack common myths, answered frequently asked questions, and offered practical insights into what allyship looks like in action while highlighting ORAM’s global work supporting LGBTIQ refugees.

We’re proud to be part of this important step toward inclusion and solidarity. Thank you, Aras, for representing ORAM and LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#LGBTIQ #Refugees #ORAMRefugee #LGBTIQRefugees #Dersim #Diaspora #Cologne #Germany #Solidarity #Allyship

A few weeks ago, ORAM’s Capacity Strengthening Specialist, Aras Örgen, joined a powerful conversation at Dersim is Colorful, a community event hosted by @dersimgemeinde in Cologne, Germany.

Dersim Gemeinde Köln e.V., a migrant- and refugee-led association promoting the culture of the Kurdish and Alawite community, organized the event as part of their first-ever initiative focused on LGBTIQ rights. The program aimed to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and build support networks for LGBTIQ individuals — especially those navigating displacement.

Aras helped unpack common myths, answered frequently asked questions, and offered practical insights into what allyship looks like in action while highlighting ORAM’s global work supporting LGBTIQ refugees.

We’re proud to be part of this important step toward inclusion and solidarity. Thank you, Aras, for representing ORAM and LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#LGBTIQ #Refugees #ORAMRefugee #LGBTIQRefugees #Dersim #Diaspora #Cologne #Germany #Solidarity #Allyship

The Trump Administration recently deported 238 Venezuelan migrants to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. Among them was Andry Hernandez Romero — a gay asylum seeker and makeup artist who fled Venezuela to escape persecution based on his sexual orientation and political beliefs.

Andry had a credible asylum case. The U.S. government recognized that his fears were real — that he could win protection. But last month, without his attorney's knowledge, Andry was shackled and put on a plane to El Salvador.

There, he was filmed crying for his mother and overheard pleading:
"I'm not a gang member. I'm gay. I'm a stylist."

The only "evidence" immigration officials cited? Tattoos of crowns — "symbols" linked to a Venezuelan gang.

"We have grave concerns about whether he can survive," his lawyer, Lindsay Toczylowski, told @60minutes.

Andry's case is a chilling reminder of what's at stake for LGBTQ asylum seekers under the Trump administration.

Watch the full @60minutes report via the #linkinbio.

#FreeAndry #LGBTRefugees #AsylumSeekers #LGBTQ #RefugeeRights #ORAMRefugee #Venezuela #60Minutes

The Trump Administration recently deported 238 Venezuelan migrants to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. Among them was Andry Hernandez Romero — a gay asylum seeker and makeup artist who fled Venezuela to escape persecution based on his sexual orientation and political beliefs.

Andry had a credible asylum case. The U.S. government recognized that his fears were real — that he could win protection. But last month, without his attorney's knowledge, Andry was shackled and put on a plane to El Salvador.

There, he was filmed crying for his mother and overheard pleading:
"I'm not a gang member. I'm gay. I'm a stylist."

The only "evidence" immigration officials cited? Tattoos of crowns — "symbols" linked to a Venezuelan gang.

"We have grave concerns about whether he can survive," his lawyer, Lindsay Toczylowski, told @60minutes.

Andry's case is a chilling reminder of what's at stake for LGBTQ asylum seekers under the Trump administration.

Watch the full @60minutes report via the #linkinbio.

#FreeAndry #LGBTRefugees #AsylumSeekers #LGBTQ #RefugeeRights #ORAMRefugee #Venezuela #60Minutes

Swipe through for highlights from ORAM’s first-ever Inclusion Training in Kenya! 🇰🇪

Earlier this year, ORAM brought together diverse stakeholders and LGBTIQ refugee community members in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi to share lived experiences, listen deeply, and learn together.

💬 “Hearing directly from LGBTIQ community leaders really gave participants a deeper understanding,” shared Kennedy Mwangi, ORAM Project Assistant.

Take a closer look at what the participants learned — and why it’s important in our blog post - click the #linkinbio

Thanks to @funds4disaster for helping make this powerful program a reality.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #Inclusion #Kenya

Swipe through for highlights from ORAM’s first-ever Inclusion Training in Kenya! 🇰🇪

Earlier this year, ORAM brought together diverse stakeholders and LGBTIQ refugee community members in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi to share lived experiences, listen deeply, and learn together.

💬 “Hearing directly from LGBTIQ community leaders really gave participants a deeper understanding,” shared Kennedy Mwangi, ORAM Project Assistant.

Take a closer look at what the participants learned — and why it’s important in our blog post - click the #linkinbio

Thanks to @funds4disaster for helping make this powerful program a reality.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #Inclusion #Kenya

“Our work at ORAM is now needed more than ever.” – @srothla, Executive Director

Last month, Steve sat down with award-winning journalist @johncarlosfrey on the LibertyWIRE podcast for a powerful conversation about what LGBTIQ refugees are facing right now.

They spoke honestly about the ripple effects of U.S. policies under the Trump administration — and the urgency to keep standing strong with queer refugees around the world.

🌍 ORAM remains a lifeline for those forced to flee. Help us continue this critical work. Donate today through the #linkinbio.

🎧 Catch the full conversation at the #linkinbio.

#LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #LibertyWIRE #Podcast #RefugeeVoices #QueerSupport

“Our work at ORAM is now needed more than ever.” – @srothla, Executive Director

Last month, Steve sat down with award-winning journalist @johncarlosfrey on the LibertyWIRE podcast for a powerful conversation about what LGBTIQ refugees are facing right now.

They spoke honestly about the ripple effects of U.S. policies under the Trump administration — and the urgency to keep standing strong with queer refugees around the world.

🌍 ORAM remains a lifeline for those forced to flee. Help us continue this critical work. Donate today through the #linkinbio.

🎧 Catch the full conversation at the #linkinbio.

#LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #LibertyWIRE #Podcast #RefugeeVoices #QueerSupport

On #TransDayOfVisibility, ORAM proudly honors the courage, drive, determination, and perseverance of trans refugees like Maama Makeba, Executive Director of @matasiatrans in Nairobi. 🩵🩷🤍

Last year, Maama Makeba made history by organizing the first-ever INUKA LGBTIQ+ Refugee Awards in Kenya—a powerful celebration of resilience, community, and visibility.

Her message?
“I’m a trans woman. I’m a refugee. I’m a leader. And I’m not hiding.”

ORAM was deeply honored to receive the Best Refugee Associate Organization Award at this unforgettable event. We are so proud to stand alongside our trans and gender-diverse partners every day. ✊

🏳️‍⚧️ Read Maama Makeba’s full story in our new blog post - #linkinbio.

Thank you, Maama Makeba and Matasia Trans Capability, for all you do to uplift trans and gender-nonconforming refugees in Kenya.

#TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility2025 #RefugeeVoices #LGBTIQRefugees #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ORAMRefugee #VisibilityMatters #MatasiaTransCapability #MTC #InukaAwards

On #TransDayOfVisibility, ORAM proudly honors the courage, drive, determination, and perseverance of trans refugees like Maama Makeba, Executive Director of @matasiatrans in Nairobi. 🩵🩷🤍

Last year, Maama Makeba made history by organizing the first-ever INUKA LGBTIQ+ Refugee Awards in Kenya—a powerful celebration of resilience, community, and visibility.

Her message?
“I’m a trans woman. I’m a refugee. I’m a leader. And I’m not hiding.”

ORAM was deeply honored to receive the Best Refugee Associate Organization Award at this unforgettable event. We are so proud to stand alongside our trans and gender-diverse partners every day. ✊

🏳️‍⚧️ Read Maama Makeba’s full story in our new blog post - #linkinbio.

Thank you, Maama Makeba and Matasia Trans Capability, for all you do to uplift trans and gender-nonconforming refugees in Kenya.

#TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility2025 #RefugeeVoices #LGBTIQRefugees #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ORAMRefugee #VisibilityMatters #MatasiaTransCapability #MTC #InukaAwards

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the incredible women on ORAM's global team!

Their dedication, expertise, and passion strengthen ORAM and uplift the LGBTIQ refugees we serve. We're so grateful for their hard work and the unique perspectives they bring to our mission.

👉 Swipe through to meet the powerhouse women behind ORAM's small but mighty team — making a global impact!

Thank you for all you do. We celebrate you today and every day!

#LGBT #Refugees #ORAMRefugee #LGBTQRefugees #Women #WomensHistoryMonth

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the incredible women on ORAM's global team!

Their dedication, expertise, and passion strengthen ORAM and uplift the LGBTIQ refugees we serve. We're so grateful for their hard work and the unique perspectives they bring to our mission.

👉 Swipe through to meet the powerhouse women behind ORAM's small but mighty team — making a global impact!

Thank you for all you do. We celebrate you today and every day!

#LGBT #Refugees #ORAMRefugee #LGBTQRefugees #Women #WomensHistoryMonth

Queer refugees face immense challenges on their journey to safety. 🌍🏳️‍🌈 ORAM is committed to ensuring they can rebuild their lives sustainably and with dignity.

Our Executive Director, @srothla, recently joined journalist @johncarlosfrey on the LibertyWIRE podcast to discuss the realities for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers. He shared about ORAM’s 17-year legacy protecting and empowering displaced queer communities, the growing challenges in today’s political climate, and why our work is more critical than ever.

🎧 Don’t miss this important conversation — watch or listen now via the #linkinbio!

#LGBTIQRefugees #QueerVoices #ORAMAdvocacy #RefugeeRights #LibertyWIREPodcast #ORAMRefugee

Queer refugees face immense challenges on their journey to safety. 🌍🏳️‍🌈 ORAM is committed to ensuring they can rebuild their lives sustainably and with dignity.

Our Executive Director, @srothla, recently joined journalist @johncarlosfrey on the LibertyWIRE podcast to discuss the realities for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers. He shared about ORAM’s 17-year legacy protecting and empowering displaced queer communities, the growing challenges in today’s political climate, and why our work is more critical than ever.

🎧 Don’t miss this important conversation — watch or listen now via the #linkinbio!

#LGBTIQRefugees #QueerVoices #ORAMAdvocacy #RefugeeRights #LibertyWIREPodcast #ORAMRefugee

What happens when ORAM's global team unites? Impact, collaboration, and stronger support for LGBTIQ refugees around the world! 🌍

@oramgermany Program Manager, Camille Ogoti, recently visited ORAM's Kenya team in Nairobi — meeting Program Assistants Kennedy Mwangi and Priscilla Kendi for the first time!

During her visit, Camille gained deeper insight into ORAM's programs in Kenya and how they make a life-changing difference for LGBTIQ refugees. From housing assistance and skills training to livelihoods support and community-building initiatives, ORAM's impact continues to grow.

We're thrilled to see our team connect across borders! 💙 Thanks for visiting, Camille!

📸 In the photo: Kennedy Mwangi (Program Assistant), Priscilla Kendi (Program Assistant), Winfred Wangari (East Africa Program Manager), and Camille Ogoti (Germany Program Manager).

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #Nairobi #Kenya #Germany

What happens when ORAM's global team unites? Impact, collaboration, and stronger support for LGBTIQ refugees around the world! 🌍

@oramgermany Program Manager, Camille Ogoti, recently visited ORAM's Kenya team in Nairobi — meeting Program Assistants Kennedy Mwangi and Priscilla Kendi for the first time!

During her visit, Camille gained deeper insight into ORAM's programs in Kenya and how they make a life-changing difference for LGBTIQ refugees. From housing assistance and skills training to livelihoods support and community-building initiatives, ORAM's impact continues to grow.

We're thrilled to see our team connect across borders! 💙 Thanks for visiting, Camille!

📸 In the photo: Kennedy Mwangi (Program Assistant), Priscilla Kendi (Program Assistant), Winfred Wangari (East Africa Program Manager), and Camille Ogoti (Germany Program Manager).

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAMRefugee #Nairobi #Kenya #Germany

ORAM is proud to partner with and spotlight LBTIQ women refugees like Joan and Vanessa — a queer couple from Colombia who sought refuge in Mexico.

As artists and mental health advocates, they founded @poesiapintadaoficial, a queer refugee-owned business specializing in illustration, graphic design, and art therapy workshops. Through a partnership with ORAM, Poesia Pintada brought art therapy to 24 LGBTIQ refugees in Mexico City.

Joan and Vanessa shared with ORAM what #InternationalWomensDay means to them and why supporting LBTIQ women refugees is so important.

Stand with Joan, Vanessa, and ORAM in empowering LBTIQ women refugees. Click the #linkinbio to support ORAM’s Emergency Response Campaign.

#LBTIQ #LGBTQ #Refugees #QueerWomen #QueerRefugees #ORAMRefugee #IWD2025

ORAM is proud to partner with and spotlight LBTIQ women refugees like Joan and Vanessa — a queer couple from Colombia who sought refuge in Mexico.

As artists and mental health advocates, they founded @poesiapintadaoficial, a queer refugee-owned business specializing in illustration, graphic design, and art therapy workshops. Through a partnership with ORAM, Poesia Pintada brought art therapy to 24 LGBTIQ refugees in Mexico City.

Joan and Vanessa shared with ORAM what #InternationalWomensDay means to them and why supporting LBTIQ women refugees is so important.

Stand with Joan, Vanessa, and ORAM in empowering LBTIQ women refugees. Click the #linkinbio to support ORAM’s Emergency Response Campaign.

#LBTIQ #LGBTQ #Refugees #QueerWomen #QueerRefugees #ORAMRefugee #IWD2025

ORAM’s Humanitarian Inclusion Project, supported by @funds4disaster, expanded its impact to Kenya! 🇰🇪

After training in Poland, Moldova, and Czechia, ORAM’s Inclusion team brought its first round of inclusion training to Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi—working with UN agencies, international humanitarian organizations, national non-governmental organizations, refugee-led organizations (RLOs), community-based organizations (CBOs) and LGBTIQ civil society organizations (CSOs) to create more inclusive humanitarian programming.

“Our partners in Kenya were asking for this kind of training. The LGBTIQ refugee community also saw a gap in programming and wanted more support. I’m glad we did this.” – Kennedy Mwangi, ORAM Program Assistant

📢 Read our latest blog for insights from facilitators Kennedy Mwangi and Elias Pande, ORAM’s Inclusion Officer: #linkinbio

Huge thanks to @funds4disaster for making this possible!

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugee #Inclusion #Kenya #Nairobi #Kakuma

ORAM’s Humanitarian Inclusion Project, supported by @funds4disaster, expanded its impact to Kenya! 🇰🇪

After training in Poland, Moldova, and Czechia, ORAM’s Inclusion team brought its first round of inclusion training to Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi—working with UN agencies, international humanitarian organizations, national non-governmental organizations, refugee-led organizations (RLOs), community-based organizations (CBOs) and LGBTIQ civil society organizations (CSOs) to create more inclusive humanitarian programming.

“Our partners in Kenya were asking for this kind of training. The LGBTIQ refugee community also saw a gap in programming and wanted more support. I’m glad we did this.” – Kennedy Mwangi, ORAM Program Assistant

📢 Read our latest blog for insights from facilitators Kennedy Mwangi and Elias Pande, ORAM’s Inclusion Officer: #linkinbio

Huge thanks to @funds4disaster for making this possible!

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugee #Inclusion #Kenya #Nairobi #Kakuma

Three years later, Ukraine is still under attack — have we stopped paying attention?

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, the world stood in solidarity—speaking out, donating, and welcoming Ukrainians into their homes. But as the war enters its fourth year, attention is fading. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is spreading misinformation, complicating efforts to end the conflict.

For millions of displaced Ukrainians, including LGBTIQ refugees, this crisis is far from over. ORAM refuses to look away — we stand with LGBTIQ people forced to flee Ukraine and need you with us. 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

👉 Swipe through for three easy ways you can take action today.

#StandWithUkraine #LGBTIQRefugees #RefugeesWelcome #ORAM #QueerSolidarity

Three years later, Ukraine is still under attack — have we stopped paying attention?

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, the world stood in solidarity—speaking out, donating, and welcoming Ukrainians into their homes. But as the war enters its fourth year, attention is fading. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is spreading misinformation, complicating efforts to end the conflict.

For millions of displaced Ukrainians, including LGBTIQ refugees, this crisis is far from over. ORAM refuses to look away — we stand with LGBTIQ people forced to flee Ukraine and need you with us. 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

👉 Swipe through for three easy ways you can take action today.

#StandWithUkraine #LGBTIQRefugees #RefugeesWelcome #ORAM #QueerSolidarity

Melissa Pierce, ORAM’s Director of Development, calls for revolutionary action to support LGBTIQ refugees.

LGBTIQ refugees face multiple layers of discrimination — targeted not only for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity but also for their refugee status. As humanitarian protections erode under the current U.S. administration, their safety is at greater risk.

Now is the time to act.

Donate to ORAM’s Emergency Response Campaign to help protect, empower, and advocate for LGBTIQ refugee leaders like Dhalie.

Swipe to hear how Dhalie is taking action in Kenya—and why Melissa is calling on all of us to do the same.

Click the #linkinbio to stand with LGBTIQ refugees today.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #ORAM #LGBTQRefugees

Melissa Pierce, ORAM’s Director of Development, calls for revolutionary action to support LGBTIQ refugees.

LGBTIQ refugees face multiple layers of discrimination — targeted not only for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity but also for their refugee status. As humanitarian protections erode under the current U.S. administration, their safety is at greater risk.

Now is the time to act.

Donate to ORAM’s Emergency Response Campaign to help protect, empower, and advocate for LGBTIQ refugee leaders like Dhalie.

Swipe to hear how Dhalie is taking action in Kenya—and why Melissa is calling on all of us to do the same.

Click the #linkinbio to stand with LGBTIQ refugees today.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #ORAM #LGBTQRefugees

ORAM’s Director of Programs, Anja Limon, reflects on our 17-year legacy and the urgent challenges LGBTIQ refugees face today.

As ORAM’s longest-serving team member, Anja has spent the past eight years navigating shifts in the global refugee landscape and enduring complex political climates. 🌍

In her latest blog post, she reaffirms ORAM’s unwavering commitment to LGBTIQ refugees in transit countries and highlights the importance of ORAM’s programmatic pillars: protection, empowerment, and advocacy.

➡️ Swipe for a powerful quote from Anja’s post, and read her full statement via the #linkinbio!

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM

ORAM’s Director of Programs, Anja Limon, reflects on our 17-year legacy and the urgent challenges LGBTIQ refugees face today.

As ORAM’s longest-serving team member, Anja has spent the past eight years navigating shifts in the global refugee landscape and enduring complex political climates. 🌍

In her latest blog post, she reaffirms ORAM’s unwavering commitment to LGBTIQ refugees in transit countries and highlights the importance of ORAM’s programmatic pillars: protection, empowerment, and advocacy.

➡️ Swipe for a powerful quote from Anja’s post, and read her full statement via the #linkinbio!

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM

LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya face immense challenges, from delayed asylum processing to homophobic violence and rising anti-LGBTIQ sentiment across the country. A new @contextnewsroom article sheds light on their struggles, featuring insights from past and present ORAM clients.

As one of the few organizations in Kenya supporting queer refugees, ORAM remains committed to providing sustainable solutions. Swipe to see a powerful quote from our East Africa Program Manager, Winfred Wangari, on why our work matters.

Read the full article via the #linkinbio.

🖊️: @sadeyea

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #Kenya #Context

LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya face immense challenges, from delayed asylum processing to homophobic violence and rising anti-LGBTIQ sentiment across the country. A new @contextnewsroom article sheds light on their struggles, featuring insights from past and present ORAM clients.

As one of the few organizations in Kenya supporting queer refugees, ORAM remains committed to providing sustainable solutions. Swipe to see a powerful quote from our East Africa Program Manager, Winfred Wangari, on why our work matters.

Read the full article via the #linkinbio.

🖊️: @sadeyea

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #Kenya #Context

We're thrilled to welcome Akos Lipcsey as our first Finance & Operations Manager in ORAM's Berlin office!

Akos brings over 15 years of experience in grantmaking, program administration, and financial management. Before joining ORAM, he worked with a global grantmaking network supporting civil society groups worldwide.

Join us in giving Akos a warm welcome! Learn more about him and the rest of our team on our website — click the #linkinbio to explore.

Welcome aboard, Akos! We're glad to have you on the ORAM team. 💙

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #Germany #Berlin

We're thrilled to welcome Akos Lipcsey as our first Finance & Operations Manager in ORAM's Berlin office!

Akos brings over 15 years of experience in grantmaking, program administration, and financial management. Before joining ORAM, he worked with a global grantmaking network supporting civil society groups worldwide.

Join us in giving Akos a warm welcome! Learn more about him and the rest of our team on our website — click the #linkinbio to explore.

Welcome aboard, Akos! We're glad to have you on the ORAM team. 💙

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #Germany #Berlin

ORAM has expanded our short-term housing program to Mexico City! 🏠🇲🇽

We first launched our life-changing protection program three years ago after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, thanks to support from @airbnb. Since then, the protection program expanded to Kenya in 2023.

Thanks to donors from ORAM’s @gofundme campaign last summer and continued support from Airbnb.org, LGBTIQ refugees in Mexico City now have access to free, safe housing for 30 days and emergency cash assistance for food and transportation.

In just one month, this program has changed lives. Gabriel*, a gay refugee from Colombia, shared: “The comfort, financial support, and food assistance is a blessing for those of us who arrived in Mexico after being forcibly displaced from our home countries.”

Read more about Gabriel and Angel’s stories in ORAM’s latest blog post! Click the #linkinbio.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #Mexico #CDMX

*Gabriel’s name is changed to protect his safety.

ORAM has expanded our short-term housing program to Mexico City! 🏠🇲🇽

We first launched our life-changing protection program three years ago after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, thanks to support from @airbnb. Since then, the protection program expanded to Kenya in 2023.

Thanks to donors from ORAM’s @gofundme campaign last summer and continued support from Airbnb.org, LGBTIQ refugees in Mexico City now have access to free, safe housing for 30 days and emergency cash assistance for food and transportation.

In just one month, this program has changed lives. Gabriel*, a gay refugee from Colombia, shared: “The comfort, financial support, and food assistance is a blessing for those of us who arrived in Mexico after being forcibly displaced from our home countries.”

Read more about Gabriel and Angel’s stories in ORAM’s latest blog post! Click the #linkinbio.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #Mexico #CDMX

*Gabriel’s name is changed to protect his safety.

ORAM's Executive Director, @srothla, was recently featured in @washblade, speaking out against President Trump's latest executive orders.

The article "Trump immigration policies will cost lives" highlights the dangers these policies pose to LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers, with insights from ORAM and our partner organizations.

🗣️ "The Trump administration's recent executive orders targeting asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants while escalating attacks on the LGBTIQ community are unethical, un-American, and jeopardize countless lives," Steve told @michael.k.lavers.

Read the full article now — click the #linkinbio!

#ORAMInTheNews #LGBTQRefugees #StandWithRefugees #WashingtonBlade #LGBTQ

ORAM's Executive Director, @srothla, was recently featured in @washblade, speaking out against President Trump's latest executive orders.

The article "Trump immigration policies will cost lives" highlights the dangers these policies pose to LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers, with insights from ORAM and our partner organizations.

🗣️ "The Trump administration's recent executive orders targeting asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants while escalating attacks on the LGBTIQ community are unethical, un-American, and jeopardize countless lives," Steve told @michael.k.lavers.

Read the full article now — click the #linkinbio!

#ORAMInTheNews #LGBTQRefugees #StandWithRefugees #WashingtonBlade #LGBTQ

🚨 LGBTIQ refugees are under attack.

Our community is in harm's way, directly in the crosshairs of President Trump's recent executive orders. His actions have:
❌ Shut down the U.S. asylum system and the U.S./Mexico border—an illegal action with devastating consequences for the most vulnerable.
❌ Suspended refugee admissions, leaving LGBTIQ refugees stranded in dangerous places.
❌ Stopped humanitarian aid, forcing nonprofits to scale back or shut down entirely.
❌ Brazenly attacked the LGBTIQ community's right to exist, attempting to pit both global and domestic communities against us and each other.

ORAM is not going anywhere. Our 16-year legacy has built the resilience, tenacity, and experience to face the severity of the situation today. We're standing firm—providing emergency safe shelter, job training, and advocacy for those left in limbo in transit countries.

💡 But we can't do this alone. Donate to our "Stand with LGBTIQ Refugees" Emergency Response and help us raise $50,000 to continue serving LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya, Mexico, and Germany. Together, we can protect and empower those facing rising threats and shrinking resources.

✊ Stand with LGBTIQ refugees today. Click the #linkinbio to take action now.

#StandWithRefugees #LGBTIQRefugees #ORAM

🚨 LGBTIQ refugees are under attack.

Our community is in harm's way, directly in the crosshairs of President Trump's recent executive orders. His actions have:
❌ Shut down the U.S. asylum system and the U.S./Mexico border—an illegal action with devastating consequences for the most vulnerable.
❌ Suspended refugee admissions, leaving LGBTIQ refugees stranded in dangerous places.
❌ Stopped humanitarian aid, forcing nonprofits to scale back or shut down entirely.
❌ Brazenly attacked the LGBTIQ community's right to exist, attempting to pit both global and domestic communities against us and each other.

ORAM is not going anywhere. Our 16-year legacy has built the resilience, tenacity, and experience to face the severity of the situation today. We're standing firm—providing emergency safe shelter, job training, and advocacy for those left in limbo in transit countries.

💡 But we can't do this alone. Donate to our "Stand with LGBTIQ Refugees" Emergency Response and help us raise $50,000 to continue serving LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya, Mexico, and Germany. Together, we can protect and empower those facing rising threats and shrinking resources.

✊ Stand with LGBTIQ refugees today. Click the #linkinbio to take action now.

#StandWithRefugees #LGBTIQRefugees #ORAM

ORAM's latest research highlights the unique challenges and urgent needs of LGBTIQ refugees in Central and Eastern Europe. 📑 It offers helpful insights and best practices to organizations serving this vulnerable yet resilient community.

The "Mainstreaming Inclusion for LGBTIQ Refugees" report was conducted from fifteen in-depth interviews with various key LGBTIQ and refugee organizations across Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. 🌍

The findings provide organizations supporting queer displaced persons with actionable policy and programmatic recommendations focused on health care, accommodation, employment, and legal assistance, among others.

This report comes at a critical time for LGBTIQ refugees globally, emphasizing the urgency for inclusion in the humanitarian sector.

Want to understand the realities LGBTIQ refugees face in Central and Eastern Europe? Read our latest report and explore key recommendations—click the #linkinbio!

Thank you to the 15 participating organizations for your time, dedication, and passion for this research piece and service to LGBTIQ refugees.

ORAM's latest research highlights the unique challenges and urgent needs of LGBTIQ refugees in Central and Eastern Europe. 📑 It offers helpful insights and best practices to organizations serving this vulnerable yet resilient community.

The "Mainstreaming Inclusion for LGBTIQ Refugees" report was conducted from fifteen in-depth interviews with various key LGBTIQ and refugee organizations across Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. 🌍

The findings provide organizations supporting queer displaced persons with actionable policy and programmatic recommendations focused on health care, accommodation, employment, and legal assistance, among others.

This report comes at a critical time for LGBTIQ refugees globally, emphasizing the urgency for inclusion in the humanitarian sector.

Want to understand the realities LGBTIQ refugees face in Central and Eastern Europe? Read our latest report and explore key recommendations—click the #linkinbio!

Thank you to the 15 participating organizations for your time, dedication, and passion for this research piece and service to LGBTIQ refugees.

The Trump administration’s recent executive orders target asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, and members of the transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex communities.

The impact will be devastating — compounding the persecution, xenophobia, homophobia, and systemic inequality that LGBTIQ refugees already face.

➡️ Swipe to see how these policies harm LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers ORAM serves.

These actions are unethical, un-American, and a violation of fundamental human rights. They jeopardize the safety and futures of the hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees ORAM serves — and countless queer displaced people globally.

Here’s how you can help:
💬 Advocate: Share ORAM’s “I Stand with LGBTIQ Refugees” graphic on your feed.
💳 Donate: Support ORAM’s work protecting and empowering LGBTIQ refugees.
📢 Stay Informed: Follow us for updates on our advocacy and impact.

Click the #linkinbio to stand with LGBTIQ refugees.

Now more than ever, we need your voice and action. Together, we can ensure the safety, dignity, and hope for a better future for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM #Trump

The Trump administration’s recent executive orders target asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, and members of the transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex communities.

The impact will be devastating — compounding the persecution, xenophobia, homophobia, and systemic inequality that LGBTIQ refugees already face.

➡️ Swipe to see how these policies harm LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers ORAM serves.

These actions are unethical, un-American, and a violation of fundamental human rights. They jeopardize the safety and futures of the hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees ORAM serves — and countless queer displaced people globally.

Here’s how you can help:
💬 Advocate: Share ORAM’s “I Stand with LGBTIQ Refugees” graphic on your feed.
💳 Donate: Support ORAM’s work protecting and empowering LGBTIQ refugees.
📢 Stay Informed: Follow us for updates on our advocacy and impact.

Click the #linkinbio to stand with LGBTIQ refugees.

Now more than ever, we need your voice and action. Together, we can ensure the safety, dignity, and hope for a better future for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers.

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM #Trump

📢 Exciting news for LGBTIQ refugees: Career support is now just a WhatsApp message away! 🌐

Our partners at @niyanetwork have created a dedicated landing page exclusively for ORAM’s community, offering 24/7 access to their free, AI-powered Career Companion. Whether you’re just starting or planning your next big career move, NIYA guides you every step of the way.

Key features you can explore:
📄 CV/Resume reviews
🎤 Mock interviews
🗓️ Career planning tools
and so much more.

Ready to connect with your Career Companion? Start your journey today by clicking the #linkinbio.

Thank you to our friends at @niyanetwork for supporting LGBTIQ refugees with this incredible resource. 💙

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #Partnership #NIYA #CareerSupport #AI

📢 Exciting news for LGBTIQ refugees: Career support is now just a WhatsApp message away! 🌐

Our partners at @niyanetwork have created a dedicated landing page exclusively for ORAM’s community, offering 24/7 access to their free, AI-powered Career Companion. Whether you’re just starting or planning your next big career move, NIYA guides you every step of the way.

Key features you can explore:
📄 CV/Resume reviews
🎤 Mock interviews
🗓️ Career planning tools
and so much more.

Ready to connect with your Career Companion? Start your journey today by clicking the #linkinbio.

Thank you to our friends at @niyanetwork for supporting LGBTIQ refugees with this incredible resource. 💙

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQRefugees #Partnership #NIYA #CareerSupport #AI

Pictured: Lush Gardens of Hope in Nairobi, Kenya. 🌱🇰🇪

In early 2023, ORAM launched a kitchen gardening program funded by @funds4disaster to combat food insecurity among LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya. This initiative addresses challenges like the ongoing drought in the region, providing sustainable solutions for empowerment and nutrition.

A big thank you to Freedom House Initiative, an LGBTIQ refugee-led organization in Kenya, for sharing these vibrant photos and for their incredible work supporting and uplifting asylum seekers and refugees. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #Kenya #Nairobi #Gardens

Pictured: Lush Gardens of Hope in Nairobi, Kenya. 🌱🇰🇪

In early 2023, ORAM launched a kitchen gardening program funded by @funds4disaster to combat food insecurity among LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya. This initiative addresses challenges like the ongoing drought in the region, providing sustainable solutions for empowerment and nutrition.

A big thank you to Freedom House Initiative, an LGBTIQ refugee-led organization in Kenya, for sharing these vibrant photos and for their incredible work supporting and uplifting asylum seekers and refugees. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #Kenya #Nairobi #Gardens

Pictured: Moments from ORAM's Refugee Pride Receptions in 2023 and 2024, where we gathered in Los Angeles to honor Pride Month and World Refugee Day.

Today, our hearts are with the communities affected by the devastating fires in Southern California. We are deeply grateful to all those who are offering aid and support to those affected during this challenging time.

Sending strength and solidarity to the vibrant LA community that has always welcomed ORAM and our mission with open arms.

#LosAngeles #SouthernCalifornia #ORAM #RefugeePride #RefugeePride23 #RefugeePride24 #CommunitySupport

Pictured: Moments from ORAM's Refugee Pride Receptions in 2023 and 2024, where we gathered in Los Angeles to honor Pride Month and World Refugee Day.

Today, our hearts are with the communities affected by the devastating fires in Southern California. We are deeply grateful to all those who are offering aid and support to those affected during this challenging time.

Sending strength and solidarity to the vibrant LA community that has always welcomed ORAM and our mission with open arms.

#LosAngeles #SouthernCalifornia #ORAM #RefugeePride #RefugeePride23 #RefugeePride24 #CommunitySupport

“[My mentor] she’s amazing, and she gives me much useful information on how to search for a job and insights on improving my search,” says Anastasiia, a pansexual refugee from Ukraine.

After fleeing to Berlin due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Anastasiia found hope through ORAM’s economic empowerment program for LBTIQ women refugees, supported by the Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe. This program equips her with skills, connections, and opportunities to rebuild her life.

Learn more about Anastasiia’s journey and how ORAM empowers LBTIQ refugees through the #linkinbio!

#LGBTQRefugees #EconomicEmpowerment #Berlin #Ukraine #LGBTQSupport #ORAM #AGEE

“[My mentor] she’s amazing, and she gives me much useful information on how to search for a job and insights on improving my search,” says Anastasiia, a pansexual refugee from Ukraine.

After fleeing to Berlin due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Anastasiia found hope through ORAM’s economic empowerment program for LBTIQ women refugees, supported by the Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe. This program equips her with skills, connections, and opportunities to rebuild her life.

Learn more about Anastasiia’s journey and how ORAM empowers LBTIQ refugees through the #linkinbio!

#LGBTQRefugees #EconomicEmpowerment #Berlin #Ukraine #LGBTQSupport #ORAM #AGEE

🎉 Happy New Year from ORAM!

As we enter 2025, we’re excited to continue collaborating with our global partners to equip LGBTIQ refugees with the tools to rebuild their lives and shape brighter futures.

Thanks to your incredible support in 2024, we empowered hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees to become leaders within their communities. Together, we’ve made a tangible difference—and we’re just getting started!

🌟 Join us in 2025 to inspire, uplift, and create lasting change for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. Let’s make this year one of hope and progress!

#LGBTQRefugees #NewYearHope #SupportRefugees #ORAM2025 #EmpowerChange

🎉 Happy New Year from ORAM!

As we enter 2025, we’re excited to continue collaborating with our global partners to equip LGBTIQ refugees with the tools to rebuild their lives and shape brighter futures.

Thanks to your incredible support in 2024, we empowered hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees to become leaders within their communities. Together, we’ve made a tangible difference—and we’re just getting started!

🌟 Join us in 2025 to inspire, uplift, and create lasting change for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. Let’s make this year one of hope and progress!

#LGBTQRefugees #NewYearHope #SupportRefugees #ORAM2025 #EmpowerChange

There's still time to make a difference! End 2024 on a high note by standing with LGBTIQ refugees worldwide.

This year brought challenges, but your generosity fuels hope and resilience. Your year-end gift will provide vital protection, empowerment, and advocacy programs to hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees globally, ensuring they can thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Don't wait—every moment counts! Make your gift today through the #linkinbio and be part of the change.

#LGBTQRefugees #SupportLGBTQ #YearEndGiving #EmpowerChange #StandWithRefugees

There's still time to make a difference! End 2024 on a high note by standing with LGBTIQ refugees worldwide.

This year brought challenges, but your generosity fuels hope and resilience. Your year-end gift will provide vital protection, empowerment, and advocacy programs to hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees globally, ensuring they can thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Don't wait—every moment counts! Make your gift today through the #linkinbio and be part of the change.

#LGBTQRefugees #SupportLGBTQ #YearEndGiving #EmpowerChange #StandWithRefugees

ORAM's Executive Director, Steve Roth, shared powerful insights in the @washblade about the risks LGBTIQ asylum seekers may face under the incoming Trump administration.

Steve told journalist @michael.k.lavers the policies will "leave vulnerable transgender people, gay men, lesbians, and others fleeing life-threatening violence and persecution with little to no opportunity to seek asylum in the U.S. stripped of safe pathways."

Read the full article to learn more about the urgent challenges Steve and other LGBITQ refugee advocates highlighted by clicking the #linkinbio.

#LGBTIQRefugees #LGBTIQRights #AsylumSeekers #LGBTQ

ORAM's Executive Director, Steve Roth, shared powerful insights in the @washblade about the risks LGBTIQ asylum seekers may face under the incoming Trump administration.

Steve told journalist @michael.k.lavers the policies will "leave vulnerable transgender people, gay men, lesbians, and others fleeing life-threatening violence and persecution with little to no opportunity to seek asylum in the U.S. stripped of safe pathways."

Read the full article to learn more about the urgent challenges Steve and other LGBITQ refugee advocates highlighted by clicking the #linkinbio.

#LGBTIQRefugees #LGBTIQRights #AsylumSeekers #LGBTQ

The entire ORAM team sends our warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a wonderful new year.

This year hasn’t been without its challenges, but through the power of community, we’ve achieved incredible milestones together.

Take a moment to watch this special video highlighting special moments from 2024—moments made possible because of you.

Wishing you peace, joy, and connection this holiday season.

The entire ORAM team sends our warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a wonderful new year.

This year hasn’t been without its challenges, but through the power of community, we’ve achieved incredible milestones together.

Take a moment to watch this special video highlighting special moments from 2024—moments made possible because of you.

Wishing you peace, joy, and connection this holiday season.

For Winfred Wangari, ORAM’s East Africa Program Manager, being Responsive means listening, adapting, and taking action.

This year, we strengthened our connection with LGBTIQ refugee communities through co-creation, feedback sessions, and forums. One message was clear: the need for sustainable livelihood opportunities that foster both independence and dignity.

In response, we expanded support for entrepreneurship programs, providing skills training, seed funding, and partnerships with local organizations to ensure our work truly meets community needs.

This is how we create real impact—by listening and acting on what matters most.

By standing with us, you amplify LGBTIQ refugee voices and help craft solutions rooted in their lived realities. Together, we’re making a difference.

Join us and support responsive solutions today! #linkinbio

For Winfred Wangari, ORAM’s East Africa Program Manager, being Responsive means listening, adapting, and taking action.

This year, we strengthened our connection with LGBTIQ refugee communities through co-creation, feedback sessions, and forums. One message was clear: the need for sustainable livelihood opportunities that foster both independence and dignity.

In response, we expanded support for entrepreneurship programs, providing skills training, seed funding, and partnerships with local organizations to ensure our work truly meets community needs.

This is how we create real impact—by listening and acting on what matters most.

By standing with us, you amplify LGBTIQ refugee voices and help craft solutions rooted in their lived realities. Together, we’re making a difference.

Join us and support responsive solutions today! #linkinbio

🎁 Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Give a gift that makes a lasting impact!

This holiday season, honor your loved ones by donating to ORAM in their name. Your gift will directly support LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya, Mexico, Europe, and beyond—helping to protect, empower, and advocate for hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees in need.

A donation to ORAM is a meaningful gift for your loved ones and for queer refugees around the world. Donate today via the #linkinbio!

🎁 Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Give a gift that makes a lasting impact!

This holiday season, honor your loved ones by donating to ORAM in their name. Your gift will directly support LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya, Mexico, Europe, and beyond—helping to protect, empower, and advocate for hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees in need.

A donation to ORAM is a meaningful gift for your loved ones and for queer refugees around the world. Donate today via the #linkinbio!

Camille Ogoti, Germany Program Manager, recalls adaptability in action. 🌍

At the onset of the Ukraine crisis, ORAM was among the first organizations to assist LGBTIQ refugees arriving in Germany. We quickly identified an urgent gap: third-country national refugees—already underserved—were struggling to access emergency support.

Initially, restrictions limited us to providing housing for these refugees fleeing Ukraine. But as the crisis evolved, so did we. Thanks to critical support from Airbnb.org, ORAM expanded our services to offer short-term housing to LGBTIQ refugees across Europe—no matter where they come from.

🏠 Your gift today will empower ORAM’s small but mighty team to remain adaptable in the face of 2025’s challenges. Together, we can continue protecting, empowering, and advocating for LGBTIQ refugees worldwide.

Donate before the end of 2024 and make a lasting impact. #linkinbio

Camille Ogoti, Germany Program Manager, recalls adaptability in action. 🌍

At the onset of the Ukraine crisis, ORAM was among the first organizations to assist LGBTIQ refugees arriving in Germany. We quickly identified an urgent gap: third-country national refugees—already underserved—were struggling to access emergency support.

Initially, restrictions limited us to providing housing for these refugees fleeing Ukraine. But as the crisis evolved, so did we. Thanks to critical support from Airbnb.org, ORAM expanded our services to offer short-term housing to LGBTIQ refugees across Europe—no matter where they come from.

🏠 Your gift today will empower ORAM’s small but mighty team to remain adaptable in the face of 2025’s challenges. Together, we can continue protecting, empowering, and advocating for LGBTIQ refugees worldwide.

Donate before the end of 2024 and make a lasting impact. #linkinbio

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