Embrace the Journey
The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.
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The Year Ahead
It Gets Better Project Exec. Director Brian Wenke offers a look at all of the amazing stuff we're working on for LGBTQ+ youth in 2022.
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2021 Better Everyday Challenge
Join us in uplifting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth BEFORE they're in crisis. Let them know they matter TODAY!
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It Gets Better + JoJo Siwa
JoJo Siwa + members of the It Gets Better Project and Facebook talk all about chosen family.
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Meet the Winners
Meet the Shutterstock x It Gets Better Project grant winners committed to documenting everyday LGBTQ+ life through art!
It Gets Better Global
With a footprint spanning four continents and six major languages, the It Gets Better Project is the world’s largest storytelling effort to empower LGBTQ+ young people where they live, learn, and socialize.
It Gets Better EDU
It Gets Better EDU exists to ensure that the uplifting stories crafted and collected by the It Gets Better Project reach LGBTQ+ youth wherever learning takes place. We offer educators and student leaders easy-to-access and easy-to-use resources, information, and more.
Events
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