Dear Friends,

Thank you for supporting LGBTQ+ compassion in action. In this issue: 

  • Our Christmas Message
  • Upcoming Grants
  • Cuba Travel Update
OUR CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
As much of the world celebrates Christmas today, I write to share with you my hope today and for the days ahead. For many, the past year has been one of pain, suffering, and loss. The pandemic has taken many lives and caused much economic devastation. But it has also been a year of international cooperation, scientific advancement, courage, and compassion. Christmas is a season of light and hope, reminding us that as dark as the circumstances of our lives can appear, there is always the promise of a brighter future. 

At Rainbow World Fund we recognize that while a single person’s offering is valuable, the collective effort of may possess great power and strength. Our hope is that if each person would do just one small thing that is good for our world today, we will be better off tomorrow that we were yesterday. 

Rainbow World Fund was founded on the premise that each of us has the power promote world peace, unity and hope by helping each other — and that this is our true nature. Thank you for being part of that movement in the past, and I hope that you will continue to support our mission in the New Year.

May today and all of the days ahead, bring peace and understanding to your own corner of the world. Please chose knowledge, kindness, and love over fear. 

In solidarity, Jeff Cotter, Founder and Executive Director
UPCOMING GRANTS
This month we are celebrating RWF's 21st anniversary and we will proudly be distributing humanitarian aid grants to our current projects in Cuba, India, Iraq, Guatemala, Mexico, Syrian, and Uganda. They will help educate poor children, give women economic opportunities, and save the lives of LGBTQ who are in great danger. We will announce the details of the grants in out upcoming year-end emails.
CUBA TRAVEL UPDATE: MAY 12-22, 2022
It is our hope that we will be able to travel to Cuba on May 12-22, 2022 for our annual humanitarian aid journey. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and we are in regular communication with our colleagues in Cuba. Details of the trip are below. If you are interested in this trip, please send us a message with your contact information and we will be a to keep you up to date on the latest information.

Encounter a new land and a people in a way that values them, deepens your spirituality, broadens your worldview and begins to heal the world. We will learned about Cuban history, from its colonial past to its revolutionary present, plus how the complex historical relationship between the U.S and Cuba remains ever-changing.

The many highlights include participating in the LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Havana. Learn how you can join us our 10th annual journey to Cuba.
LGBTQ COMPASSION IN ACTION
RWF is the world's first and only all-volunteer, LGBTQ- based humanitarian aid organization. Our mission is to promote peace, unity, and hope by leading the LGBTQ movement in participating in humanitarian relief efforts. RWF has donated over $5 million of life-saving aid and 75,000 of volunteer service hours.

Bring new hope to our friends and family around the world. Put your tax-deductible gift to work immediately by donating online or mail your donation to Rainbow World Fund, 4111 - 18th Street #5, San Francisco, CA 94114.