We help at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety.

In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. We help them get to safety.

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Our impact in numbers

Since our founding, we’ve helped over 45,000 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, cash assistance, and other forms of support.

3,801
Requests for help received since January 1, 2026.
77,264
Requests for help received since Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006.
2,397
Individuals successfully relocated since Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006.
46,653
Individuals supported across all of our programs since Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006.

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Give your time and expertise in support of LGBTQI+ people at risk.

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Join the fight for global LGBTQI+ liberation.

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The power of community is the engine for our work.

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Give Today

Since our founding, we’ve helped over 40,000 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, cash assistance, and other forms of assistance.

Rainbow Railroad is both a registered 501(c)(3) in the USA & a registered Canadian charity. The currency chosen below will correspond to the country tax receipt you will receive.

For UK tax receipts use our donation form here. For more currency options, or to donate in someone's honor, use our alternate donation form here.

For more information or questions, please email donations@rainbowrailroad.org.

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