We opened the doors to our new Foyle LGBTQIA+ Centre on the City Walls! It’s something we’ve been working towards for a while, and it comes at a time when the need for support and space in the North West has been steadily growing. Why this space matters Over the past few years, more people […]
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The ‘Before I Die’ wall is a global public art project that encourages people to reflect on their own mortality, hopes, dreams and goals by completing the sentence: ‘Before I die I want to…’ This will be a safe space for reflection and connection within the LGBTQIA+ community. Reflect something you would like to do,
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The Rainbow Project, a charity based in Belfast and serving all of Northern Ireland, has secured one of this year’s GSK IMPACT Awards, one of the most prestigious honours for health and care charities in the UK, which is awarded by global biopharma company GSK in partnership with The King’s Fund. The award recognises the
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The Rainbow Project unequivocally condemns the decision by the Health Minister to suspend Northern Ireland’s participation in the puberty blockers clinical trial following a significant amount of political pressure. This decision runs contrary to the Executive’s stated agreement to participate in this trial, and demonstrates that the apparent need for evidence-gathering and more research are
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February marks LGBT+ History Month – a time to reflect on our past struggles, celebrate those who came before us, and draw strength from our community as we continue the fight for equality. Many of the challenges our communities have faced are not distant history. Landmark changes such as the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1982,
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We’re delighted to be taking part in the Belfast City Marathon, one of the city’s biggest and most exciting events, bringing thousands of people together to take on an incredible challenge and raise funds for causes that matter. This year, we’re inviting supporters to run in aid of The Rainbow Project, helping us continue our
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We were incredibly proud to be the chosen charity for this year’s Belfast Giants Pride Match! The Rainbow team had a blast at the match, and it was incredibly powerful to see the team take to the ice wearing their 2026 Pride jerseys in support of LGBTQIA+ communities across Northern Ireland. Fans had the opportunity
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This series is created by and for the trans and non-binary community, responding directly to the real questions, worries, and experiences shared by trans and non-binary people around breast and chest health, imaging, and screening. It centres lived experience, acknowledges the barriers many people face when accessing healthcare, and aims to replace uncertainty with clarity,
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The Rainbow Project has launched their largest and most ambitious survey to date aimed at capturing the lived realities of LGBTQIA+ people across Northern Ireland. The survey hopes to gather experiences around public safety, community services, and public services such as health and education. The Belfast component of the survey is being carried out by
The Rainbow Project launches “Being LGBTQIA+ in Northern Ireland” Survey – Respond Now! Read More »
Northern Ireland’s leading LGBTQIA+ charities are launching Out Connections Belfast – a Belfast-focused LGBTQIA+ community engagement project supported by Belfast City Council and PEACEPLUS. Cara-Friend, the Rainbow Project, and HEReNI unite to present a comprehensive programme that: builds greater collaboration across the LGBTQIA+ support infrastructure; promotes and strengthens the delivery of local LGBTQIA+ services; and
