10/22/2025
Dear Rainbow Dove Family and Friends,
I am writing to you today to bring your attention to a case of an LGBTQI person living in Africa who is serious danger.
Tortured by his family in his home country for being gay, he fled to a second country to apply for refugee status. There he encountered even more peril when his partner’s uncle discovered that his nephew was in a gay relationship. A member of the military intelligence in that country, the uncle used his position to track down and “discipline” him with severe beatings. His apartment was firebombed. He also set a group of thugs on him who beat him and attacked him with a machete. When he sought refuge with church people, the uncle attacked them as well, leaving him homeless.
As a homeless person, he was detained by the police and faced deportation. Fortunately his sponsoring group here in Canada (Rainbow Doves) was able to get him released but he is still on the streets. When the group here in Canada tried to help him leave to go to a third country to escape the uncle, his exit was denied. The group continues to try to help him escape but resources are needed to support him and these efforts.
Please consider donating to help this individual to safety and eventually to Canada. Send your donation to [email protected]. If you wish to receive a tax receipt donate here: https://capitalrainbow.ca/teams/rainbowdoves.
The cruelty of some individuals is truly daunting so we really appreciate your assistance. Any amount is helpful.
Thank you
Capital Rainbow Refuge is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2010 to support and sponsor LGBTQI+ refugees. Through volunteer-led sponsor groups, advocacy, community building and outreach, we help LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers arrive and thrive in Eastern Ontario.
