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ORAM is a leading international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting LGBTIQ asylum seekers
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ORAM is a leading international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the world’s most vulnerable refugees.

04/03/2026

Without safe housing, LGBTIQ refugees are at risk the moment they arrive. ⛔️

When a displaced q***r person reaches a transit country, they often arrive with only what they can carry. No safety net.

Rebuilding takes time, support — and a safe place to rest your head.

That’s why ORAM provides short-term housing for LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers, creating the stability they need to begin rebuilding their lives.

Only $200 can provide one week of safe shelter for an LGBTIQ refugee in Kenya.

Without this support, many are left on the street or forced into unsafe conditions.

We’re working to keep these programs strong during a critical moment.

Give today to help provide safe housing for LGBTIQ refugees.

🔗 Donate today: https://give.oramrefugee.org/campaign/777747/donate?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

04/01/2026

ORAM is facing a $300,000 funding gap — and critical services for LGBTIQ refugees are at risk.

Over the past year, U.S. government funding cuts have reshaped the global funding landscape. As a result, ORAM has lost key foundation support at a time when demand for our services is growing.

We cannot maintain our current level of support without closing this gap.

This is the most urgent moment in ORAM’s history.

We’ve launched the Keep ORAM Strong campaign to close this $300,000 gap and ensure this work continues.

Now is the time to act.

Make a gift today to help sustain critical services for LGBTIQ refugees: https://give.oramrefugee.org/campaign/777747/donate?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Thank you for standing with ORAM. 🫶

03/31/2026

Shaia (she/her) is a communications and advocacy leader — and a powerful voice for transgender refugees. 🏳️‍⚧️

As Communications and Advocacy Officer at Trans Advocacy Organization (taoafrica.org), a trans-led, community-based organization, Shaia supports transgender and gender non-conforming refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people in Kenya.

Her advocacy didn’t begin in Kenya. For years, Shaia has used her voice online to speak out — even in the face of harassment and violence in Uganda, which ultimately forced her to flee.

On , Shaia has a simple but powerful message:
“If you can talk to one person, and they understand, that’s a win. Every heart changed matters.” 💖

Today, we honor the leadership, courage, and impact of transgender advocates like Shaia.

📖 Read more here: https://www.oramrefugee.org/post/we-will-be-recognized-shaia-s-advocacy-for-transgender-refugees-in-kenya

03/27/2026

ORAM’s Director of Programs, Anja Limon, recently joined Rainbow Railroad at the United Nations in New York for a panel during the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women ( ).

As part of the Q***r Forced Displacement Initiative, Anja joined fellow panelists to discuss how governments can build more inclusive justice systems — and how collective action strengthens protection for displaced LBTI individuals.

Drawing from ORAM’s work with LGBTIQ refugees in transit countries, Anja shared insights on the barriers displaced LBTI women face, and why their voices must be centered in the solutions that impact their lives.

We’re grateful to be part of this global conversation and to stand alongside partners working toward more inclusive, equitable systems. Thank you, Rainbow Railroad, for including ORAM in this crucial conversation!

03/25/2026

For Valencia, living openly meant living at risk.

A transgender woman from Jamaica, Valencia faced violence and harassment before fleeing to seek safety in Germany.

While Germany offered access to gender-affirming care and the chance to live authentically, it also brought new challenges — including financial strain and difficulty finding safe, stable housing.

“I was hopeless as to where to go. I was looking for housing like crazy, and I couldn’t find anywhere,” she remembers.

Through ORAM’s short-term housing program — made possible by Airbnb.org — Valencia was able to access safe, stable housing when she needed it most, giving her the time and space to begin rebuilding.

This Women’s History Month, we’re honored to share Valencia’s story of resilience.

📖 Read more here: https://www.oramrefugee.org/post/it-gave-me-time-to-breathe-how-short-term-housing-helped-valencia-rebuild

03/19/2026

Earlier this month, ORAM’s Executive Director, Steve Roth, joined Airbnb.org in San Francisco to share how access to safe, short-term housing is transforming the lives of LGBTIQ refugees.

Through this partnership, ORAM has been able to provide safe, reliable shelter for refugees in Kenya, Germany, and Mexico — offering not just a place to stay, but a moment of stability in times of uncertainty.

As Valencia, a transgender asylum seeker from Jamaica, shared, having access to safe housing gave her “time to breathe.”

At a time when pathways to long-term resettlement are becoming more limited, support like this is more important than ever.

We’re grateful to Airbnb.org for their continued partnership in helping LGBTIQ refugees find safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild.

03/11/2026

We’re proud to spotlight Jean’s Fashion Makeup, an LGBTIQ refugee-owned business supported by ORAM in Mexico City. 💄

Jean, a gay asylum seeker from Cuba, arrived in Mexico City with years of experience in beauty and fashion — and a dream of opening his own studio.

Through ORAM’s Economic Empowerment Pilot Program, Jean completed entrepreneurship training and received seed funding to help launch his business.

Today, he is building Jean’s Fashion Makeup, offering professional makeup and hairstyling for weddings, quinceañeras, social events, television appearances, and artistic looks.

💬 “I feel proud to have taken the first step,” Jean shares. “This journey is just beginning.”

Jean credits ORAM, Casa Refugiados, and Ayuda en Acción, México for their ongoing support. As he grows his client base, his goal is to create a space where every client feels confident, celebrated, and seen.

We’re excited to watch Jean’s business grow and look forward to sharing more stories of refugee entrepreneurs building new futures.

03/05/2026

At the end of January, ORAM’s East Africa Program Manager Winfred Wangari traveled to Kakuma Refugee Camp in northern Kenya for a week-long field visit with ORAM’s Project Officer Reuben Okwach.

Site visits like these help ensure our work stays grounded in the realities facing LGBTIQ refugees.

As Reuben shared:
“Field visits allow us to move beyond reports and metrics, grounding our strategy in lived realities while strengthening collaboration across our teams.”

Over nearly seven years since ORAM began working in Kakuma, both Winfred and Reuben were struck by the progress and resilience of the LGBTIQ refugee community.

Reuben reflects on the visit — and the inspiring work happening on the ground — in our latest blog post.

Read it here: https://www.oramrefugee.org/post/standing-with-our-community-reflections-from-oram-s-january-field-visits-in-kakum

03/03/2026

This Women’s History Month, we honor the strength, resilience, and leadership of LBTIQ women refugees around the world. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Emelda, a bisexual refugee from Uganda, arrived in Kenya after fleeing an abusive marriage — leaving behind her children and stepping into uncertainty with little support.

Determined to rebuild her life, Emelda enrolled in ORAM’s job skills training program — part of our broader economic empowerment work supporting LGBTIQ refugees facing layered discrimination in displacement. While learning makeup services, she discovered a passion for barbering.

“Barbering gives me pride and purpose. It’s a unique skill — and it reminds me to celebrate my own uniqueness.”

Through skills training, mentorship, and seed funding, ORAM works to ensure LGBTIQ refugees have the tools to build sustainable livelihoods and independence. Today, Emelda runs her own barbershop and mentors other LGBTIQ refugees.

“I do all of this for my children.”

As we mark Women’s History Month, we remain committed to protecting, empowering, and investing in the leadership of LBTIQ women refugees worldwide.

Read Emelda’s full story here: https://www.oramrefugee.org/post/a-fresh-start-in-a-barber-s-chair

02/27/2026

When Valencia’s housing suddenly became unstable late last year, she found herself facing uncertainty all over again.

A transgender woman from Jamaica, Valencia has spent nearly a decade navigating the complex and exhausting asylum process in Germany. But when discrimination forced her to leave her home, finding a new place to live proved even more difficult. Messages went unanswered. Doors closed.

“I kept asking myself, what would I do? If I didn’t find something, what would happen?”

In that moment, Valencia searched online and discovered ORAM’s short-term housing program — made possible by Airbnb.org. That support gave her something invaluable: time to breathe, regroup, and begin rebuilding with dignity.

As we close out Black History Month, we invite you to read Valencia’s story and learn how short-term housing can be a lifeline for LGBTIQ asylum seekers.

Read more in our new blog post: https://www.oramrefugee.org/post/it-gave-me-time-to-breathe-how-short-term-housing-helped-valencia-rebuild

02/24/2026

Four years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, Ukraine enters its fifth year of war.

For many, the headlines have shifted. But for millions of Ukrainians — including LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers — the impact continues every day.

From the earliest days of the invasion, ORAM responded by providing safe, short-term emergency housing for LGBTIQ Ukrainians forced to flee. That work continues today across three continents, ensuring that q***r refugees have access to protection, stability, and community.

As Zhenya, a nonbinary Ukrainian activist and artist, shared:
“The war may no longer be at the top of the news… but that doesn’t mean people have stopped struggling.”

On this anniversary, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine — and especially with LGBTIQ refugees navigating displacement with resilience and courage.

Read Zhenya’s story and hear more voices from LGBTIQ Ukrainians in our blog: https://www.oramrefugee.org/blog

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