ORAM

Name

ORAM

Legal name

Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration

Website

https://oramrefugee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Refugee Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Social Assistance (624), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Asylum & Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Support (BPADAHAB), Refugee Reception & Registration (BPADAHAA)

Keywords

• Refugee protection services
• Humanitarian aid
• LGBTIQ refugee support
• Asylum advocacy
• Nonprofit humanitarian

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: ORAM operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded through individual donations, foundation grants, and corporate partnerships. The organization has launched fundraising campaigns such as the 'Keep ORAM Strong' campaign to address funding gaps. EIN: 26-3748676.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ORAM provides free protection, empowerment, and advocacy services to LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers in transit countries. Core offerings include shelter and emergency response, market-driven skills training and seed funding for livelihoods, mentorship, inclusion training for mainstream humanitarian organizations, capacity building for grassroots movements, and research-driven advocacy. Services are delivered directly through field offices and programs in Kenya, Germany, and Mexico, supplemented by an online Digital Learning Center.

Product overview

ORAM (Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration) is a humanitarian nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees. The organization operates through four interconnected program areas: Protection Services (shelter, emergency response, service referrals), Empowerment Programs (training, livelihoods, mentorship), Sustaining the Sector Programs (inclusion training, capacity building, global hub), and Advocacy (research, amplifying refugee voices, coalitions). These services are delivered in transit countries including Kenya, Germany, and Mexico, with support from partners like Airbnb.org for housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Protection Services Provides protection, safety, and stability to LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers in transit countries through shelter, emergency response, and service referrals delivered via field offices and partnerships (notably with Airbnb.org for housing).
• Empowerment Programs Equips LGBTIQ refugees, asylum seekers, and partner organizations with tools and resources for safety and self-sufficiency through market-driven skills training, livelihoods seed funding for refugee-owned businesses, and mentorship (including a Training of Trainers program in Kenya and economic empowerment programs for LBTIQ Ukrainian refugees in Europe).
• Sustaining the Sector Programs Builds sustainable partnerships and capacity across the queer refugee sector through inclusion training for mainstream humanitarian organizations, capacity building for local grassroots movements and civil society organizations, and a Hub for Global LGBTIQ Issues & Support connecting queer refugees with stakeholders, funders, and collaborators.
• Advocacy Champions the rights of LGBTIQ refugees through in-depth research and resource development, amplifying refugee voices via interviews and blog posts in partnership with on-the-ground organizations, and active participation in coalitions and networks including Council for Global Equality, ILGA World, Global Refugee Forum, Engage for Good, and World Pride.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84 kitchen gardens established by LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airbnb.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing safe, short-term housing for LGBTQI refugees in Kenya, Germany, and Mexico. Through this partnership, ORAM provides temporary housing for refugees like Valencia from Jamaica and Dima from Ukraine, offering stability during times of uncertainty.
• Rainbow RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized Kenya consultation for Queer Forced Displacement Network (QFDN) and participated in Mexico City consultation. Joint panel at 70th Commission on the Status of Women discussing inclusive justice systems for displaced LBTI individuals.
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with UNHCR in Kenya through field visits and coordinated protection efforts for LGBTQI refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi.
• HIAS Refugee Trust KenyaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organization in Kenya providing refugee services; Louis Sidigu, ORAM's Inclusion Officer, previously worked with this organization.
• Pema Kenya TrustminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner organization in Kenya; Louis Sidigu, ORAM's Inclusion Officer, previously worked with this organization.
• Trans Advocacy OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-led, community-based organization in Kenya where Shaia, ORAM's featured transgender advocate, works as Communications and Advocacy Officer supporting transgender refugees.
• NGO Nest BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting EU Diversity Voices project where ORAM's Program Manager Ollie Dougherty spoke on a panel about queer lived experiences in Europe.
• University of Europe for Applied SciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in EU Diversity Voices project creating space for conversations about LGBTQI refugee experiences and inclusion.
• My Mental Health HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQI refugee-led initiative focused on mental wellness, community care, and holistic healing featured by ORAM during World Refugee Day Week and Pride Month.
• Casa RefugiadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mexico supporting Jean's Fashion Makeup business and providing ongoing support for LGBTQI asylum seekers.
• Ayuda en Accion MXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mexico supporting LGBTQI asylum seekers including Jean's Fashion Makeup business development.
• Council for Global EqualityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition/network ORAM participates in for broadening global understanding of LGBTQI refugee needs.
• ILGA WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational LGBTQI association network ORAM participates in for advocacy and knowledge sharing.
• Global Refugee ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal forum ORAM participates in to engage with wider refugee sector and advocate for LGBTQI refugee inclusion.
• Engage for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization network for corporate engagement and social good that ORAM participates in.
• World PrideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Pride event network where ORAM engages to raise awareness about LGBTQI refugee issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HIAS: Established global refugee resettlement and protection agency with a dedicated LGBTIQ inclusion program. Operates at much larger scale than ORAM and partners with ORAM locally in Kenya through HIAS Refugee Trust Kenya.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Large humanitarian organization operating across crisis and refugee contexts. While not LGBTIQ-specialized, IRC competes for refugee-focused donor funding and is increasingly integrating LGBTIQ inclusion into programming.
• UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency with global mandate over refugee protection. ORAM coordinates field operations with UNHCR in Kakuma and Nairobi, and UNHCR is the dominant institutional actor setting inclusion norms ORAM influences.

Direct peers

• Rainbow Railroad: Direct peer serving LGBTIQ refugees through resettlement, advocacy, and partnerships. Co-organized the Queer Forced Displacement Network with ORAM and is ORAM's most closely aligned counterpart in the LGBTIQ refugee niche.

Regional players

• Pema Kenya Trust: Kenya-based refugee and community support organization; ORAM's Inclusion Officer Louis Sidigu previously worked there. Comparable community-based service model in the Kenya transit corridor.
• HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya: Kenya affiliate of HIAS that ORAM partners with and where ORAM's Kenya Inclusion Officer previously worked. Operates overlapping protection and inclusion services for refugees in the Kenyan context.
• Acción contra el Hambre / Ayuda en Acción: Ayuda en Acción MX is listed as an ORAM partner supporting LGBTQI asylum seekers in Mexico including business development for refugee entrepreneurs. Comparable regional humanitarian footprint with overlap on livelihoods programming.
• Casa Refugiados: Mexico-based refugee support organization partnering directly with ORAM on economic empowerment (including Jean's Fashion Makeup business) and serving LGBTQI asylum seekers in the Mexico City corridor.

Others

• Council for Global Equality: Coalition ORAM participates in for broadening global understanding of LGBTQI refugee needs. Functions as a coordinating and advocacy network rather than a direct service provider.

Emerging players

• ILGA World: International LGBTIQ association network that ORAM participates in for advocacy and knowledge sharing. Adjacent mission around global LGBTIQ rights, with overlap in coalition-based advocacy work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ORAMrefugee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFp6FeM2Gp9QB5kKEkPT-7A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ORAMrefugee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oramrefugee
• Instagraminstagram.com/oramrefugee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ORAM