Rainbow Refugee Society

Published purpose

This 28-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Rainbow Refugee Society to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by building managerial capacity through governance, organizational and strategic planning, human resources, communications plan and IT systems; enhancing the organization’s capacity to provide training across BC through skills development and a regional community of practice to strengthen partnerships for LGBTQI refugee housing collaboration. Rainbow Refugee Society will have stronger organizational capacity and partnership to create communities in BC that offer safety, equity and opportunities for full participation by LGBTQ2 refugee newcomers. At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established and/or strengthened partnerships and collaborations to support the LGBTQI movement. Supplemental funds will be used for board and staff development, including organizational risk management training and plan creation, planning for cultural safety, and longer-term strategic planning. A volunteer management system and orientation manual will be developed and evaluated; an operational system will be designed to support the move of 10 new employees to work in office; and funding sustainability will be sought through a review of potential funders as well as the development of supporting funding and communications materials.