House of Rainbow
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Community Type
Non-Profit
Organisation Size
Small
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About Us
About the Organisation
House of Rainbow started as a safe place for LGBTIQ+ people of faith in a hostile context.
In 2006, Reverend Jide Macaulay started House of Rainbow as a weekly gathering for LGBTIQ+ Christians in Lagos, which the media soon described as "Nigeria"s First Gay Church".
Intimidation and death-threats followed but this only highlighted the need for a support for LGBTIQ+ people of faith in Nigeria and elsewhere. Jide returned to the UK to develop House of Rainbow as a global organisation, based in London but delivering project work around the world.
Today, House of Rainbow supports sister organisations in twenty-two countries in Africa and the Caribbean and has become a leading, global advocate for LGBTIQ+ people of faith.
It has also pioneered dialogues between LGBTIQ+ people and religious leaders to break down barriers and build understanding.
In 2006, Reverend Jide Macaulay started House of Rainbow as a weekly gathering for LGBTIQ+ Christians in Lagos, which the media soon described as "Nigeria"s First Gay Church".
Intimidation and death-threats followed but this only highlighted the need for a support for LGBTIQ+ people of faith in Nigeria and elsewhere. Jide returned to the UK to develop House of Rainbow as a global organisation, based in London but delivering project work around the world.
Today, House of Rainbow supports sister organisations in twenty-two countries in Africa and the Caribbean and has become a leading, global advocate for LGBTIQ+ people of faith.
It has also pioneered dialogues between LGBTIQ+ people and religious leaders to break down barriers and build understanding.
Opportunities
Opportunity Type
Volunteer
Organisation Details
Year Established
Less than 5 years