About Us

The Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) is a grassroots, registered non-profit society, established in 2011, to advocate, support, and privately sponsor LGBTQI+ refugees seeking to resettle in Nova Scotia.

Since 2013, RRANS has privately sponsored 41 individuals and has supported many more government assisted refugees from around the world. We are continuously fundraising to sponsor and resettle more refugees. We also work closely with community partners in Nova Scotia, and across Canada, to ensure support for LGBTQI+ newcomers.