Who's there? Micro Rainbow's new film Alex had hidden who he was all his life. He was never able to be open about himself or his sexuality. He was hiding in plain sight, living like a ghost. Even after fleeing Malawi and reaching the UK, he was not safe to be truly himself. It was only when he got to Micro Rainbow safe housing and met Gabe – who was open and unapologetic about himself and his sexuality – that he began to become whole. It’s still illegal to be #LGBTQI in more than 60 countries – including Malawi, where Alex is from. And LGBTQI people fleeing persecution are still not safe when they reach the UK. Micro Rainbow provides safe, inclusive housing for LGBTQI people seeking protection in the UK. Micro Rainbow now has 30 safe houses across England and Wales, and can offer over 40,000 safe bed-nights a year to people like Gabe and Alex. Help us raise awareness of our work – share our film! Cast Gabe: Olly Roy Ghost/Alex: Melvin St James Crew Director/Producer: Tom Paul Martin DOP: Natalja Safronova Gaffer: Michal Kedracki Make-Up Artist: Hanni Wellian

This #PrideMonth, watch our new short film: Who’s there?
It tells Alex's story, a #gay Malawian man who had hidden who he was all his life. After moving into our safe house for #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution he was finally free to be himself. #WhosThereMicroRainbow
Watch it here: bit.ly/3EMkeL3

This Pride Month, watch and share our new film: Who's There? which shows the transformative impact safe and welcoming housing has on #LGBTQI people fleeing persecution.
#LGBTQiRefugeesWelcome
#WhosThereMicroRainbow

Who's there? Micro Rainbow's new film Alex had hidden who he was all his life. He was never able to be open about himself or his sexuality. He was hiding in plain sight, living like a ghost. Even after fleeing Malawi and reaching the UK, he was not safe to be truly himself. It was only when he got to Micro Rainbow safe housing and met Gabe – who was open and unapologetic about himself and his sexuality – that he began to become whole. It’s still illegal to be #LGBTQI in more than 60 countries – including Malawi, where Alex is from. And LGBTQI people fleeing persecution are still not safe when they reach the UK. Micro Rainbow provides safe, inclusive housing for LGBTQI people seeking protection in the UK. Micro Rainbow now has 30 safe houses across England and Wales, and can offer over 40,000 safe bed-nights a year to people like Gabe and Alex. Help us raise awareness of our work – share our film! Cast Gabe: Olly Roy Ghost/Alex: Melvin St James Crew Director/Producer: Tom Paul Martin DOP: Natalja Safronova Gaffer: Michal Kedracki Make-Up Artist: Hanni Wellian

This Pride Month, we are proud to unveil our new short film: Who’s there?
It tells the story of Alex, a #gay man from Malawi who had hidden who he was all his life. After moving into our safe house, he finally felt able to be himself.
#WhosThereMicroRainbow
🍿 Watch it here: bit.ly/3EMkeL3

A black man and a Middle Eastern man shaking hands in a kitchen

"We're not just creating housing; we're building safe spaces where people can belong." Nkosazana, Micro Rainbow Housing Manager

When you have never really belonged anywhere, moving into a home where you are finally accepted and welcomed is powerful and transformative.
Learn more in this article:
#SafeHousing #LGBTHousing #WhosThereMicroRainbow
microrainbow.org/creating-saf...

Close up of a mobile phone using a translation app. "Welcome home" is translated into Chichewa.

Even small acts - helping someone open a bank account or cook their favourite meal - can profoundly change their life. That’s the power of creating safe spaces." John, Micro Rainbow Housing Manager

Micro Rainbow’s housing team play a crucial role in helping residents feel safe.
Learn about the holistic support the housing team offers to residents and the small acts that have a huge impact.
#SafeHousing #LGBTHousing #WhosThereMicroRainbow
microrainbow.org/creating-saf...

Ghost-like figure stood in front of a window. Rain can be seen pouring outside the window.

"Living in the Micro Rainbow house made a real difference to my journey as a gay asylum seeker in the UK. I was no longer worried about hiding. Everyone in the house was LGBT and no-one had to hide who they were." John, gay man from Zimbabwe

John, a #gay man from Zimbabwe, had been forced to hide who he was his whole life. After moving into a Micro Rainbow safe house, he no longer had to.
Read his story and learn how having somewhere safe to live helped him to thrive:
#WhosThereMicroRainbow
microrainbow.org/the-safe-hou...

Close up of a black man and a middle eastern man's hands while they are shaking hands. There is a visual effect on the black man's hands, and he is partly invisible.

"If there is something that Micro Rainbow has made me realise, it is that there are places you haven't been where you already belong and being here feels like home with a family miles away from mine", Chege, gay man from Kenya

Chege, a gay man from Kenya, faced rejection from his family. He left everything, and everyone behind when he fled to find safety. In Micro Rainbow’s safe housing, he found a new family. #SafeHousing #LGBTHousing #WhosThereMicroRainbow
microrainbow.org/i-found-a-fa...

Middle Eastern man, dimly lit, looking over his left shoulder towards the camera

Micro Rainbow gave me more than just a place to live. They gave me physical safety, mental support, and, most importantly - hope" Hasana, Nigerian lesbian

Hasana is a #lesbian from Nigeria. Having somewhere safe to live gave her dignity and allowed her to hope again. This is the impact #MicroRainbow's housing programme can have.
#MicroRainbowHousing #SafeHousing #LGBTHousing #WhosThereMicroRainbow
microrainbow.org/our-impact-i...

Extreme close up of a Middle Eastern man's eye. He is applying rainbow makeup

"Coming to a Micro Rainbow safe house changed my life. Connecting me to resources, being around the community, this changed my whole life. It felt like I was as free as a butterfly." Alice, trans woman from Nigeria

In two weeks' time, we are excited to share something that we have worked on for nearly a year!
It’s been inspired by the lives and stories of hundreds of real people who have lived in our safe housing. People like Alice.
#WhosThereMicroRainbow
microrainbow.org/mr-safe-hous...