Bab’s Story

Bab’s Story The young man wishes to be known as Bab for this article. It’s a nickname that’s short for “Bad and Boogie,” the title of a hit hip-hop song about having bourgeois tastes yet being down to earth or “real.” Bab steps inside to a warm meeting room, escaping an early December blast of […]

Supporting “Sam” Through a Difficult Recovery

While we celebrate our successes, we also stand by our community in times of hardship. Recently, “Sam,” a young LGBTQ+ asylum seeker we support in Dakar, was the victim of a targeted attack. Lured into a dangerous situation through a social app, Sam was brutally attacked and assaulted by a group. He managed to return […]

Welcoming “Ali” to Canada!

We are thrilled to share that “Ali,” a resilient LGBTQ+ asylum seeker who had been navigating the challenging asylum process in Dakar, has finally arrived in Canada! The journey here has been long and filled with obstacles, but Ali never lost hope, thanks to his incredible strength and the unwavering support from Rainbow Haven. Ali […]

Bakary’s Story

My name is Bakary. In 2017, my life changed forever. I was caught in a moment of intimacy with my partner by my father. I naively believed he would protect me. Instead, he locked me up and summoned the neighborhood to beat me. It was a brutal attack that could have ended in my death. I broke a window to escape with my partner.