To encourage and empower
LGBTQ+ social activism & healing.
Inspired by the spiritual & social movement sparked by Rev. Troy Perry,
Rainbow Advocacy is a Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy nonprofit organization ​with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community in partnership with others.

Our Mission

Our mission is to carry the torch lit by Rev. Troy Perry and declare "we are not afraid anymore," as we support LGBTQ+ community-building and health-related initiatives and programs, with local, national and global reach.

  • To inspire informed empathy and compassionate action.

  • To nurture leadership by everyday people, community organizations, and others.

  • To develop and sustain a network of institutions, organizations, working groups, and individuals sharing common commitments to the global LGBTQ community.

  • To provide a forum that is accessible, inclusive, participatory and collaborative in building compassionate communities.

  • To identify key projects to support by various means.

  • To model the values and principles of the Charter for Compassion
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  • To support generosity, responsibility and accountability without regard to race/ethnicity, socio-economics, education, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
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  • To communicate honestly and directly, listen deeply with open hearts, uphold the dignity of all, and watch patiently for opportunities to connect.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a vehicle for social activism and healing, helping others to stand against fear, deepening a sense of purpose, building empathy and courage.

Courage
People taking actions that expand the depth and reach of compassion.

Creative Learning
Creative exploration that enables the reflection.

Empathy
Walking "in others' shoes,” so that compassion is valued, visible, and central to community life.

Equality
Commitment to social equality and the rights of all for freedom, justice and peace.

Integrity
Mindful of synchronizing actions and words, stewarding the trust and resources given to us.

Interdependence
Conscious of being deeply interconnected, understanding that the sustainability of all life requires wholeness of our relationships with our selves and others.
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