Rainbow World Fund (RWF) is an all-volunteer international humanitarian service agency based in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and friends community. RWF's mission is to promote LGBT philanthropy in the area of global humanitarian relief. RWF works to help people who suffer from hunger, poverty, disease, oppression and war by raising awareness and funds to support relief efforts around the world. Learn more here.  

Completed and Ongoing Projects

RWF has donated nearly $4 million in humanitarian aid (financial grants, medicine, medical equipment) on behalf of the LGBT community to people in need around the world. See what your generosity has accomplished.

Join RWF On A Humanitarian Aid Journey

Encounter new lands and peoples in a way that values them, deepens your spirituality, broadens your worldview and begins to heal the world. Learn about the cultural, historical, spiritual, and political realties of the developing world.  Explore human rights issues with a people whose traditions span centuries of development. Experience ancient, colonial, and modern influences that have molded cultures of unique strength and deep faith. Help deliver medical and educational supplies ... be forever changed.

World Tree of Hope

Do you have a wish for the world? Give your wish wings and help decorate The World Tree of Hope, our annual global project to inspire hope and encourage people to think about what they would like for the future of the world. The Tree is RWF's gift to the world, and reflects our philosophy of building bridges and sharing the message that we are all one human family. We are collecting wishes for the tree year-round. Be part of this symbol of global unity!