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African Rainbow Family
@africanrainbowfam.bsky.social
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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🏳️‍🌈
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 1d
🏳️🌈 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 · 6d
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 · 6d
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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 10d
❤️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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 10d
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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 12d
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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 16d
🌈 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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 22d
🏳️‍🌈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 · 22d
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+
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · 24d
📢 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 · 29d
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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Sep 8
📢 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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 22
Yesterday, 21st August 2025, African Rainbow Family’s CEO, Aderonke Apata, attended the Manchester City Football Club’s, ‪@mancity.com‬ Annual Flag Raising Event at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, marking the commencement of Manchester Pride.
#AfricanRainbowFamily #LGBTIQ #Asylum
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 22
🧡The monthly siblings meeting at Swansea Centre took place today in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Attendees were offered tea and snacks creating a relaxed environment for connection and conversation.

👭Siblings enjoyed quality time together.

#lgbtiq #africanrainbowfamily
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 22
To End the week, 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 Aaron!!!🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

To support #AfricanRainbowFamily use the link in bio.
#peopleseekingasylum
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 22
🌈✨ Manchester Pride is calling! On August 23rd, the streets come alive with colour, music, and unstoppable LGBTIQ+ pride. Join the parade, celebrate love without borders, and march with us for freedom, visibility, and joy. Let’s make history together. 💜 #ManchesterPride #LGBTIQ
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African Rainbow Family @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social · Aug 21
Healthcare is a human right, yet too many LGBTIQ+ people of Africa heritage and global majority face racism, neglect, and discrimination in hospitals. We refuse silence. African Rainbow Family demands systemic change, justice, and dignity for all. #HealthcareForAll #LGBTIQ+
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