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 May 2019.
Adriana & Carolina Share Their Story as a Family for Mother’s Day with It Gets Better Colombia
Adriana and Carolina are moms of Emilia and today in commemoration of Mother’s Day, they talk about how the dream of having a family led them to overcome all barriers. Thanks to Adriana and Carolina for showing us once again that love always wins.
Dima Talks About Pansexuality with It Gets Better Russia
Dima shares his journey of self-discovery as a pansexual person with our affiliate in Russia.
Out and Proud UK’s Ambassador to Paraguay Shares A Message of Hope
British Ambassador in Paraguay Matthew Hedges, who’s openly gay, shared his story and a message of hope to LGBTQ+ youth through It Gets Better Paraguay. #PrideIsGreat
Luisa Lavaud Shares a Message of Hope from Austria
Meet Luisa. Prior to #IDAHOT, she joins Es Wird Besser to share a message of hope to LGBTQ+ youth.
Influencers From the USA, Spain, India, and Mexico Speak Up on IDAHOT
We sat down with actress Josie Totah to discuss the struggles she faced growing up in the spotlight, coming into her own and the importance of Trans Day Of Visibility, and the same thing our affiliates in India, Mexico and Spain did with Celina Jaitley, Ophelia Pastrana, and Carolina Iglesias, respectively.
Not to mention…
It Gets Better México Celebrated Their 5th Anniversary!
Our Mexican affiliate celebrated with some of their closest friends, colleagues and volunteers in Mexico City with a sponsored fundraising event by Google, YouTube, YouTube Music, Absolut, Postmates and Hyatt Regency. Thanks to the collaboration with It Gets Better Colombia, they were able to get out-musician Esteman on board to do a showcase to celebrate this milestone.
The very talented illustrator Aaron Jandette created their poster.
Click here to learn more about the It Gets Better Project’s global network!