Since 2010, the It Gets Better Project has collected over 60,000 video stories from LGBTQ+ people and their allies from around the world. Here are some of our favorite moments from April 2018.
It Gets Better Brazil Says Only You Can Determine Your Self Worth
Bruno, a 26-year-old administrator, shares his story about the importance of self-acceptance.
It Gets Better Spain Partners With Buzzfeed España
This collaboration will highlight the experiences of people growing up LGBTQ+. Check out the first installment with YouTuber Carolina Iglesias!
It Gets Better Austria Says, ‘No Thanks!’ to Homophobia
Juraj Veres says that he was always shy about expressing his sexuality, but when his mom asked, he was finally able to open up to her. While things aren’t always easy, Veres says they do get better.
It Gets Better Colombia Encourages People To Be Brave
After coming out at age fourteen, Pedro Santos says he decided to speak up instead of living in silence. He wanted to be honest with the people he loved, and through that honesty, he’s found that it gets better.
It Gets Better Dominican Republic Says It Gets Better
Activist Joel Acosta says that growing up school was sometimes difficult. Still, he was able to find happiness and now says it gets better.
NOT TO MENTION…
Todo Mejora participated in an anti-bullying event with Heroes of the Class Project.
Alex from It Gets Better Mexico was part of an HIV awareness campaign.
It Gets Better Spain participated in the National LGBTQ Federation.
It Gets Better Austria opened the doors to their new home base!
To learn more, visit the It Gets Better Project homepage!