ORAM often receives messages from our community asking how they can help support and empower the LGBTIQ refugees we serve. Donating to sustain ORAM’s programs is a great way to make a difference in the lives of LGBTIQ refugees. But some people want a different or more direct way to impact displaced LGBTIQ people's lives.
Below are just a few ways you can get involved in supporting LGBTIQ refugees.
If you want to support ORAM as an individual, the following options might be right for you!
1. Fundraise on behalf of ORAM on social media
Popularized by Facebook, many social media platforms allow you to fundraise for your favorite organizations. This is a simple and rewarding way to support LGBTIQ refugees and share ORAM’s mission and message with your community.
Creating a Facebook birthday fundraiser is one way to use your special day to make a big impact in the lives of LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers. Go to https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers to get started.
Platforms like Instagram allow you to create fundraisers to support causes close to your heart! Under the “New Post” option, select your image, and then select the “Add fundraiser” option. There, you can select ORAM and edit the details.
2. Amplify ORAM’s work on social media
An easy way to help spread the word about ORAM’s work is by sharing our message on your social media accounts! ORAM frequently shares important programmatic updates and other news impacting LGBTIQ refugees around the world. Follow us on all platforms @oramrefugee.
3. Join Welcome Corps as a private sponsor
The Welcome Corps is a new service opportunity for American citizens and U.S. permanent residents to help welcome refugees into their communities. Supported by experts, sponsor groups will share knowledge about daily life in your home community and create bonds with a new cohort of Americans.
Members of Private Sponsor Groups will have to raise slightly over $2,000 per refugee being welcomed. There is a need for sponsors who are LGBTIQ to help create supportive matches with LGBTIQ refugees. More information will be coming soon, but if you want to learn more about joining a private sponsor group for LGBTIQ refugees, please email us at oraminfo@oramrefugee.org.
4. Volunteer your time with ORAM
Do you have unique language skills, like Ukrainian or Spanish? Or do you have technical skills in communications, marketing, or in the legal field? Consider volunteering with ORAM!
ORAM welcomes volunteers to help with various projects that contribute to our mission. If you want to volunteer with ORAM, please email us at oraminfo@oramrefugee.org.
If you want to support ORAM through your company, consider...
Celebrating LGBTIQ Pride Month with ORAM!
As your company plans its LGBTIQ Pride Month celebrations, consider how your company and colleagues can engage with ORAM. ORAM staff members are available to speak, facilitate a lunch-and-learn presentation, and participate in fire-side chats.
Additionally, there are opportunities for our company to join ORAM as a Pride sponsor! We are happy to offer various sponsorship opportunities, that can accommodate a wide range of commitments and impact.
Including ORAM in your company’s LGBTIQ Pride Month plans is a great way to amplify the voices of LGBTIQ refugees and spread the word about the work ORAM does to support the community.
More information on ORAM’s Pride Sponsorship opportunities is coming soon! If you want to learn more about ORAM’s Pride Month sponsorship or invite ORAM to speak to your company, please email us at oraminfo@oramrefugee.org.
Thank you for generously supporting ORAM’s mission of supporting and empowering LGBTIQ refugees. Together, we are creating sustainable change and improving the lives of displaced LGBTIQ people wherever they are on their journey.
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