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Leading UK Based Expert by Experience Grassroots Charity Campaigning for Racial Justice & Human Rights of LGBTIQ+ Refugees and People Seeking Asylum 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Jul 24

😍Dear African Rainbow Family Siblings,

We'd love your support in helping others find and trust our work! Please take a moment to leave us a Google review. Just search African Rainbow Family🌈 on Google, or scan the QR Code on the image.

With gratitude, African Rainbow Family Team🏳️‍🌈

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 1d

🏳️🌈 National Coming Out Day – Oct 11, 2025

Coming out is personal, complex, and courageous.
Today we honour every LGBTQIA+ person — out or not — especially those from Black, migrant & Global Majority communities.

#NationalComingOutDay #AfricanRainbowFamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 1d

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour Audre Lorde — Black, lesbian, feminist, warrior, poet. Her legacy inspires us to live unapologetically and love radically. Our Black LGBTQ+ history is powerful. 🌈✊🏿

Photo: Elsa Dorfman.
#AfricanRainbowFamily #QueerAndBlack

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 1d

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚🧠

At African Rainbow Family, we recognise that mental health is a human right — especially for LGBTIQ+ people of African heritage and the Global Majority whose voices are often silenced.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #AfricanRainbowFamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 1d

❤️The monthly siblings meeting at Birmingham Centre took place on 3rd October 2025 in a welcoming atmosphere. Attendees were offered tea and snacks creating a relaxed environment for connection and conversation.
👭Siblings enjoyed good time together.

#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 2d

❤️The monthly siblings meeting at London Centre took place on 6th October 2025 in a welcoming atmosphere. Attendees were offered tea and snacks creating a relaxed environment for connection and conversation.
👭Siblings enjoyed good time together.

#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 4d

🏳️🌈 Today on #InternationalLesbianDay, we celebrate lesbian visibility, love & resistance — especially for Black & Global Majority lesbians navigating racism, homophobia & erasure.
💜 You are seen. You are powerful. You belong.
#AfricanRainbowFamily #LesbianVisibility

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 8d

We are delighted to share that one of our LGBTIQ+ siblings from Namibia has received their grant of refugee status and a life of security, congratulations Helgano!!!🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

To support African Rainbow Family use the link in bio
#peopleseekingasylum #AfricanRainbowFamily

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 8d

We were proud to attend the #SpiritOfManchesterAwards2025 at The Sheridan on Oct 2nd! 🌟
Nominated in the Tackling Inequality category, we stood in community with others fighting injustice.
Thank you for recognising our work! 💜
#AfricanRainbowFamily #TacklingInequality #LGBTIQ

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 12d

❤️The monthly siblings meeting at Manchester Centre took place on 26th September 2025 in a welcoming atmosphere. Attendees were offered tea and snacks creating a relaxed environment for connection and conversation.
👭Siblings enjoyed good time together.
#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 13d

We are delighted to share that one of our LGBTIQ+ siblings from Nigeria has received their grant of refugee status and a life of security, congratulations Faith!!!🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️.

To support African Rainbow Family use the link in bio
#peopleseekingasylum #AfricanRainbowFamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 14d

At African Rainbow Family, we join the global community in marking National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Sept 27—a vital moment to raise awareness about HIV and its ongoing impact on gay, bisexual, and queer men.

#AfricanRainbowFamily #EndHIVStigma #PeopleSeekingAsylum

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 19d

🌈 We Celebrate Bisexuality Day, Sept 23!

This week is about visibility, validation, and education. Let’s break the myths, uplift bisexual+ voices, and create space for ALL identities under the bi+ umbrella. 💖💜💙

#BiAwarenessWeek #BisexualityDay #LGBTIQ #AfricanRainbowFamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 24d

🏳️‍🌈Fabulous steps, electrifying moment, energetic siblings stepping in the name of love at the Manchester Pride 2025 @manchesterpride

https://loom.ly/HQnDvBk

#ManchesterPride2025 #AfricanRainbowFamily #Manchester #Pride

African Rainbow Family on Instagram: 🏳️‍🌈Fabulous steps, electrifying moment, energetic siblings stepping in the name of love at the Manchester Pride 2025 @manchesterpride #ManchesterPride2025 #AfricanRainbowFamily #Manchester #Pride

4 likes, 0 comments - africanrainbowfamily on September 17, 2025: 🏳️‍🌈Fabulous steps, electrifying moment, energetic siblings stepping in the name of love at the Manchester Pride 2025 @manchesterpride #ManchesterPride2025 #AfricanRainbowFamily #Manchester #Pride.

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 24d

To the world: the African Rainbow Family stands with LGBTIQ+ people seeking refuge in the United Kingdom, immigrants, the queer community and with anyone who is under attack simply for their identity.

#AfricanRainbowFamily #Pride #PeopleSeekingAsylum #UnitedKingdom #LGBTIQ+

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 27d

📢 African Rainbow Family Condemns the Criminalisation of Homosexuality in Burkina Faso 🏳‍🌈✊🏾

#LGBTIQ+ #AfricanRainbowFamily #Pride #Burkinafaso #Solidarity

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 10

On 9th September 2025, Manchester City Council's LGBTIQ+ Network held its Annual Summit, bringing together advocates for equality and inclusion. The CEO of African Rainbow Family, delivered a powerful address at the event.

#lgbtiq #refugees #manchestercitycouncil

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 African Rainbow Family Condemns the Criminalisation of Homosexuality in Burkina Faso 🏳‍🌈✊🏾

#LGBTIQ+ #AfricanRainbowFamily #Pride #Burkinafaso #Solidarity

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 8

On the 5th of Friday September 2025, was filled with love, connection, and solidarity. 💛 These gatherings continue to be a safe space where we share our stories, uplift one another, and build strength as a community.

#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 African Rainbow Family Condemns the Criminalisation of Homosexuality in Burkina Faso 🏳‍🌈✊🏾

#LGBTIQ+ #AfricanRainbowFamily #Pride #Burkinafaso #Solidarity

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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌈To support African Rainbow Family in continuing to deliver these vital services, please consider donating here; https://loom.ly/0mxRmlo (or by using the link in the bio)

#lgbtiq #refugees #peopleseekingasylum #africanrainbowfamily #Pride #lgbtqi #lgbtq #uk #london #swansea #manchester #leeds

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are delighted to share that one of our LGBTIQ+ siblings from Namibia has received their grant of refugee status and a life of security, congratulations Gariba!!!🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

To support African Rainbow Family use the link in bio
#peopleseekingasylum #AfricanRainbowFamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 3

Manchester Centre Siblings Monthly Meeting on 29TH August 2025, was filled with love, connection, and solidarity. 💛 These gatherings continue to be a safe space where we share our stories, uplift one another, and build strength as a community.

#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 3

❤️The monthly siblings meeting at London Centre took place on 1st September 2025 in a welcoming atmosphere. Attendees were offered tea and snacks creating a relaxed environment for connection and conversation.
👭Siblings enjoyed good time together.
#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 29

On 22nd August 2025, African Rainbow Family CEO Aderonke Apata joined Salford Slavery Memorial Day, honouring victims, reflecting on history’s impact, and celebrating resilience alongside Michelle Charters OBE and distinguished guests.

#salfordcitycouncil #Africanrainbowfamily

African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 27

🏳️‍🌈On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, African Rainbow Family proudly took part in the vibrant Manchester Pride. Our dedicated volunteers and Siblings participated actively, raising awareness about LGBTIQ+ asylum and refugee issues.

#ManchesterPride2025 #AfricanRainbowFamily #Pride