Wanessa is a trans woman living in poverty in Rio de Janeiro. After undertaking MRIF’s small business training in 2020, her life changed completely. Training enabled her to improve her skills, increase her income and overcome barriers and fears.
Four students from Micro Rainbow International Foundation’s small business training in Brazil were able to launch three new social businesses thanks to a crowd-funding campaign organised by our partner All Out.
Andréa Brazil, trans, activist and feminist, tells us how she founded Capacitrans, assisting trans people in Rio obtain professional qualifications.
A new refugee’s struggle to find accommodation and move on after waiting months for a decision on his asylum claim.
£36 prevented homelessness and legal uncertainty. How LGBTI asylum seekers struggle with homelessness and poverty.
Individual case studies from Brazil
Micro Rainbow International Foundation
