JOIN RAINBOW WORLD FUND ON A HUMANITARIAN 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.

CUBA

In March 2012 Rainbow World Fund thirteen volunteers returned from our first trip to Cuba. The Cuban Council of Churches sponsored us. Our journey was an educational experience, we learned from the Cubans about the realities of their country, we visited projects that serve the Cuban people, and engaged in social and cultural educational in the context of the LGBT community of the Christian Church in Cuba. During our short visit we gained insight into the realities, struggles, and hopes of the Cuban people. 

Our journey included meeting with leaders of the LGBT community, church leadership, visiting medical clinics, programs that serve the elderly, and schools. We learned about Cuban colonial and revolutionary history as well as the complex history and relationship between the U.S and Cuba and the effects of the embargo on daily life. There were many highlights including meeting with human rights and LGBT rights activist Mariela Castro.

We will be posting stories and videos about our journey shortly.

GUATEMALA

Rainbow World Fund has been visiting Guatemala since 2004.  Since then over 100 RWF volunteers have deliver 7000 pounds of medical and school supplies valued at over $900,000 along with $114,000 in grants.

Some of the many projects that RWF supports include a women's clinic in Guatemala City, an orphanage in Santa Apolonia, a water project in the Mayan village of Tapesquillo, a school in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Project Safe Passage at the Guatemala City garbage dump, projects that support the LGBT community in Guatemala City.

Participants are asked to collect medical and school supplies during the months prior to departure. Each person is allowed two 50lbs bags on international flights. Our groups have made a huge difference in the lives of hundreds. These vital supplies come from doctors and hospitals in the U.S. that we contact before our trips. The antibiotics, antifungals, diabetes medications and HIV medications all mean the difference between life and death in Guatemala.

Besides delivering much needed aid, the our group acts as ambassadors for LGBT human rights, meeting with individuals and groups, from school children, rural villagers, shamans and religious leaders speaking openly of our experiences as LGBT people. This has led to fantastic conversations and sharing. It has been amazing to see the shifts in parts of the culture regarding acceptance of LGBT people over the last several years.

Here is a link to the photo diary of our travelers: Clint's Diary

Visit RWF's In The News page to find news articles about RWF's Guatemalan journeys.

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