ORAM

11/11/2025

Members of ORAM’s global team are in Nairobi this week! 🇰🇪

Our Executive Director, Steve Roth, Director of Programs Anja Limon, and Communications & Development Coordinator Kyle Kvamme have traveled to Nairobi to connect with our Kenya team and meet with LGBTIQ refugee clients. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We look forward to sharing updates from their week together — follow along to see how we’re working side by side to empower displaced LGBTIQ people and build safer communities. 🫶

11/06/2025

The Trump-Vance administration’s decision to cap refugee admissions at just 7,500 — the lowest in U.S. history — is a devastating blow to those most in need of safety. Prioritizing Afrikaners while shutting the door on vulnerable LGBTIQ refugees is not just a discriminatory policy; it’s a matter of life and death.

The Washington Blade highlights a collective statement with the Council for Global Equality and member organizations, including ORAM, condemning this cruel cap.

As ORAM’s Executive Director, Steve Roth, said, this policy is “a deliberate abandonment of the world’s most vulnerable.”

Read Michael K. Lavers’ full article to understand what’s at stake: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/05/white-house-refugee-cap-is-a-national-disgrace/

10/20/2025

🇬🇧 London — there is still time to register for ORAM's Building Hope Together Event!

We're so excited to welcome you to Building Hope Together: The UK Launch of ORAM in Partnership with GiveOut — happening Thursday, 23 October (5–7 PM) at Deutsche Bank, 21 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9DB.

This special evening will mark ORAM's official UK launch, connecting our London community with our global mission to protect and empower LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers.

Hear from ORAM's Director of Programs, Anja Limon, a Board Member, and one of ORAM's clients who will share their personal journey — a moving reminder of why this work matters. You'll also see a short documentary from Kenya showcasing ORAM's impact on the ground, and enjoy light refreshments and networking, generously hosted by Deutsche Bank.

The ORAM UK Fund, created in partnership with GiveOut, enables UK supporters to give tax-efficiently — including options for Gift Aid, payroll giving, and corporate donation matching — ensuring your generosity goes even further.

👉 Space is limited — reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-hope-together-the-uk-launch-of-oram-in-partnership-with-giveout-tickets-1763433128959

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome — recently named one of ’ 50 Best Restaurants — to cater ORAM’s Reclaiming Resilience breakfast in Minneapolis this Thursday!

Chef Diane’s story is one of perseverance and leadership. We’re honored to serve her award-winning food at our event.

Alongside breakfast, you’ll hear from ORAM clients and staff about how our economic empowerment programs are helping LGBTIQ refugees around the world rebuild their lives and support others.

📍 NE Minneapolis (address provided after RSVP)
🗓 Thursday, October 9 · 8:30–10:00 AM
🔗 RSVP & donate via the link in bio

Attendance is free, but donations help sustain ORAM’s work supporting LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya, Mexico, and Europe.

Join us for a powerful morning of food, conversation, and community.

10/02/2025

📍 Event Recap: Mexico City Regional Gathering

In July, ORAM co-hosted a powerful two-day gathering in Mexico City with Casa Refugiados, the University of Nottingham, and Poesía Pintada to address LGBTIQ forced displacement and international protection.

From panel discussions to art therapy workshops and community dialogues, the event created space for learning, healing, and action.

At a time when violence, discrimination, and lack of state protection continue to displace LGBTIQ people across Latin America, Mexico is becoming a key place of transit, return, and refuge.

We were honored to welcome 77 participants, including more than a dozen LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers.

📸 Swipe through for moments from the gathering — and thank you to our incredible co-hosts and attendees for showing up with heart, courage, and commitment.

09/30/2025

ORAM’s 2025 Annual Report is here!

Our theme, Holding the Line – Defending Pride, reflects a year of resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers.

The report is especially meaningful — co-designed by an LGBTIQ refugee in Nairobi, a graduate of ORAM’s Digital Learning Center in graphic design.

Inside, you’ll find milestones, impact numbers, and powerful stories from the resilient LGBTIQ refugees we serve in Kenya, Mexico, and Europe.

👉 Click here to read the full report: https://www.oramrefugee.org/oram-annual-report-2025

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09/24/2025

Minneapolis — Meet the incredible panelists headlining ORAM’s Reclaiming Resilience event: Livelihoods Making a Lasting Impact!

As global hostility toward LGBTIQ refugees increases — with USAID cuts, limited resettlement, and rising anti-LGBTIQ sentiment — ORAM’s economic empowerment programs are helping our clients not only survive but thrive and uplift others.

At this year’s breakfast event, you’ll hear directly from ORAM clients and staff from Kakuma Refugee Camp, Nairobi, Portugal, and Seattle in a dynamic hybrid panel discussion.

🎤 Our Panelists:
Winfred Wangari – ORAM’s East Africa Program Manager (Nairobi)
Onics – Senior Employment Specialist, IRC (Seattle)
Sahra* – ORAM client & entrepreneur (Kakuma Refugee Camp)
Amani* – ORAM client & entrepreneur (Nairobi)
Boji – Former ORAM client (Portugal)
Moderator: Steve Roth, ORAM Executive Director (Los Angeles)

Plus: Enjoy a breakfast catered by Diane’s Place, recently named one of The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants in America.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 9
Time: 8:30–10:00 AM CT
Location: NE Minneapolis (address provided upon RSVP)

🔗 RSVP here: https://give.oramrefugee.org/event/reclaiming-resilience-livelihoods-make-a-lasting-impact/e722183

This is a fundraising event — while attendance is free, we ask all guests to make a donation when registering or at the event to support ORAM’s critical work with LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya, Mexico, and Europe. https://give.oramrefugee.org/give/722183/ #!/donation/checkout

We can’t wait to see you on October 9 for powerful stories, great food, and meaningful community connection.

*Names changed to protect our clients' safety.