Most of us take for granted the freedom to be honest — to mention a partner, hold a hand, and simply exist without fear. For some, that truth is a luxury they cannot afford.

The people supported by Micro Rainbow have had to hide who they are just to survive — often losing home, family, and everything familiar in the process. Reaching safety doesn’t end the struggle. Many face isolation, uncertainty, and the long wait to rebuild their lives from nothing.

Micro Rainbow provides safe housing for LGBTQ+ refugees in the UK — a place where fear begins to fade and community can grow.

I’m running 21km because I have a finish line. They have already run much further just to find safety. I’m running so that being yourself doesn’t have to cost someone their life.