ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
ORAM is a civic and social organization focused on protecting and supporting LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers around the world. Founded in 2008, it is cited as the first international NGO to assist people fleeing persecution due to sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization has grown into a recognized thought leader in LGBTIQ migration. Its work emphasizes addressing the particular needs of LGBTIQ asylum seekers and advocating for their well-being and rights. ORAM educates and trains refugee professionals on these needs and supports individuals navigating the asylum process from arrival to potential resettlement in a safe third country. It partners with local organizations and beneficiaries to keep its programs grounded in the people it serves, and operates from Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a small to mid-sized staff.