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International Railroad for Queer Refugees

Our mission is to relieve poverty for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) refugees living in Turkey by providing the basic necessities of life; and to relieve poverty by sponsoring, providing financial and resettlement assistance to LGBT refugees in Turkey who have fled because of persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identification and, as victims of human rights abuses; and to undertake activities ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above charitable purpose. Our vision is to provide education, guidance, and food and shelter assistance to LGBT refugees while living in Turkey until they are resettled in a safe country. Values: Compassion – We provide exceptional services to our clients with empathy, sensitivity and understanding. Integrity – We act in a professional and ethical manner to provide exceptional services. Continuous Improvement – We have the desire to develop and incorporate ways to improve services. Dedication – We strive to realize positive results to ensure Iranian LGBT individuals achieve asylum. Trust – We foster trust and community amongst LGBT Iranians to bolster the pillars of the Iranian queer railroad.