Light Reigns, Shadows Rule
From November 18 to December 7, this exhibit at the Gage Gallery, showcases three outstanding artist using photography as their medium. In acknowledgement of LGBTQ+ people living
New Safe House in Kenya
We are very happy to announce the new safe house in Kenya will welcome its first residents on Monday November 3, 2025. It will start
Rainbow Haven Kenya safe house Music Bingo Fundraiser
Join us for a lively evening of Music Bingo in support of the Cathedral’s Rainbow Haven safe house in Kenya!
This fun-filled event combines the excitement of bingo with the joy of music, all for a great cause.
Victoria Pride Festival
Victoria Pride Festival Rainbow Haven was proud to host a booth again at Pride in the Park, as part of the Victoria Pride Festival, on
We have a newsletter!
At the risk of being self congratulatory we are very happy to announce the publication of our first newsletter! Most of the information has already
The Global Challenges for LGBTQI+ Refugees and How You Can Help
At Rainbow Haven, we’ve been closely following the global challenges faced by LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and the barriers to finding safety and stability. One recent
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
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
New Housing Secured in Dakar—Expanding Our Reach!
We have fantastic news from Dakar! Our dedicated agent on the ground has secured a new 4-bedroom apartment, complete with a living room and kitchen,
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
Celebrating Pride with Purpose: Our Experience in Ottawa and Montreal
This Pride Month, Rainbow Haven had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Pride celebrations in Ottawa and Montreal, and what an unforgettable experience it
Rainbow Haven at 2024 Festival in the Park: a Day of Surprises.
Rainbow Haven set up a booth at the 2024 Festival in the Park in Victoria, BC last month. It was our first time registering in
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.
Providing Safe Haven: Rainbow Haven’s Mission to Support LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers
Providing Safe Haven: Rainbow Haven’s Mission to Support LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers At Rainbow Haven, we are committed to providing a safe haven for LGBTQI+ asylum