Dear Friends,


In this issues:

  • Be an Ambassador of LGBTQ Compassion
  • Highlights of 2018
  • Volunteer Opportunity in San Francisco
  • BAR Newspaper Guest Editorial: Hope and Gratitude
  • Travel With RWF
BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR LGBTQ COMPASSION
RWF's work enables caring people like you to participate in the global community. Through your financial support, RWF efforts have shown our world neighbors that LGBT people are engaged and positively contributing to the world.

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. 
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some highlights of our work this year that your generous donations made possible this year: 

  • Aid for survivors of the wildfires in Northern California
  • Shelter for Ugandan LGBTQ refugees seeking safety
  • Resettlement of LGBTQ refugeesfrom Iraq and Syria
  • Safe shelter for transgender women in Central America 
  • Support for HIV positive children and human rights in Cuba
  • Landmine clearance in Cambodian 
  • Safe drinking water access for villages in Honduras
  • Health-care for HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
Help take down the World Tree of Hope holiday tree at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. On Saturday, January 5 from 10am to 3pm we will be removing and packing the ornaments from the tree. We can use your help!
Volunteer shifts are 2, 3, 4 or 5 hours long. Individuals or groups are welcome. To help please send us a message with your availability . We will provide drinks and snacks.
BAR EDITORIAL: HOPE AND GRATITUDE
"Our human compassion binds us the one to the other — not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future." 
— Nelson Mandela

A remarkable artwork reflecting Nelson Mandela's expression of hope is on public display at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral till January 5 .

Read RWF Board member Karen Kai's inspiring Hope and Gratitude editorial in the Bay Area Reporter (BAR) newspaper.  
CUBA JOURNEY: MAY 8-18
Our trip focuses on Cuba's culture, history, politics, and spirituality. We will learn from the Cubans about the realities of their country. We'll visit projects that serve the Cuban people and meet with members of the LGBTQ community, politicians, artists, scientists, and leaders in many fields.

The many highlights include participating in the LGBTQ Pride celebration in Havana.    Learn how you can join us.
GUATEMALA JOURNEY: JULY 4-13
Walk with a legendary people, learn about Mayan spirituality, and explore human rights issues with a people whose traditions span centuries of development. Experience ancient, colonial, and modern influences that have molded a people of unique strength and deep faith. Help deliver medical and educational supplies... be forever changed. Learn how you can join us.