No matter how difficult things may be, it can get better.
September 11, 2024
This National Suicide Prevention Week, we have a collective responsibility to remind LGBTQ+ youth how far we’ve come and how far we can still go, together.
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Read more about what’s going on in the world and in the minds of LGBTQ+ youth.
Your Advice for LGBTQ+ Students Heading Back to School
September 5, 2024
We asked, you answered, and now, you can share this solid back to school advice with an LGBTQ+ student who you think might need to hear this.
Meet Our New Class of Youth Voices
August 28, 2024
With the announcement of our new class of Youth Voices, 30 incredible LGBTQ+ young people have gone through this youth leadership program.
Youth Voices – Class of 2025
August 26, 2024
Aaron D. Age: 18 Pronouns: He/They Location: California Aaron is a proud Queer Mexican American descendant of the Tlahuica and Cora people from Morelos and Nayarit, Mexico. Their cultural identity not only plays a huge role in informing their work as a grassroots organizer, intersectional activist, and leader within their community but also in howContinue reading “Youth Voices – Class of 2025”
“Remember ALL the Ladies”
As Youth Voice Ellie Z. gets ready to vote for the first time, on Women’s Equality Day, she’s reminded of ALL the women she’s casting a vote for.
50 States. 50 Grants. – 2024 Grantee Reveals
August 20, 2024
Join us for a roadtrip across the United States to see the incredible projects our grantees delivered to uplift and empower LGBTQ+ students during the 2023-2024 school year.
Building a Life Worth Fighting For
August 19, 2024
High school wasn’t perfect — by a mile — but Finn Krol found ways to celebrate themselves, protect their mental health, and find hope for the future.
Empowering Indigenous Queer Youth: Daria Comunidad’s Journey in Bolivia
August 6, 2024
In Bolivia, Daria Comunidad is making significant strides in empowering indigenous LGBTQ+ youth.
Moments of Joy
August 1, 2024
Each week, check here for five stories that are bringing us joy and making us proud!
Meet Voices For Change Winner Aaron
July 31, 2024
It Gets Better Youth Voice Araron was awarded the California Endowment’s 2024 Voices For Change Award!
“I Could Never Have Dreamed About This for My Child”
July 24, 2024
Abril Villanueva writes that as an immigrant child, she never could have imagined the impact her son would have on LGBTQ+ youth around the world.
Congrats to Our Graduating Class of Youth Voices
July 23, 2024
You are going to be blown away by all of the amazing things our Youth Voices accomplished in the last year.
Spring 2024: Queer Comics from Otis College
July 18, 2024
A Galaxy United by Love By students Ysabel Tabamo, Yajuan Zhou, Daniel Urban, and Gabriela Venegas. Inspired by our Youth Voice Ellie. “In a war-torn galaxy, a courageous heroine with the power of flight embarks on a perilous journey to reunite separated lovers.” Bitter Sweet By students Bona Nguyen, Lili Chazen, Clay Copeland, and LenaContinue reading “Spring 2024: Queer Comics from Otis College”
Pride Month Street Teams
Visit Pride events around the country with our It Gets Better Youth Voices and their street teams.
#ElectionSzn 2024
July 16, 2024
Get a crash course education on how you can make a difference, even if you aren’t eligible to vote.
Rain or Shine – An Unforgettable Pride
July 11, 2024
On Pride, Akiko says… “”We move, and the world is rainbow. We are momentous.” Read Akiko’s essay here.
An Unlabeled World
As a queer and nonbinary person, guest writer Charlie Castle says their utopia is a place with no default as to what humans are “supposed” to be.
Youth Voices: What Pride Means to Us
June 25, 2024
To honor Pride Month, It Gets Better’s Youth Voices gather for a roundtable discussion on what Pride needs to them, the importance of voting and elections, and everyone’s fav queer pop icon, Chappell Roan
It Gets Better in USA Today Pride Month Issue
June 12, 2024
It Gets Better Youth Voices Eris and Eli talk to USA Today about advocating for trans and nonbinary young people for their special Pride Month issue.
Pride Village – Part of A Digital Pride Experiance
June 5, 2024
Starting Thursday, June 6, join us on Twitch as some of your favorite Minecraft creators join forces to create a Pride Village to celebrate Pride Month.
The Brands Standing With LGBTQ+ Youth in 2024
June 3, 2024
We could not do our critically important work without the support of our brand partners. Help us show some love to these unwavering allies.
In Celebration of Travis Flores
May 28, 2024
Travis’ fight may have come to an end this week, but his journey is far from over. We’re celebrating the life of Travis Flores, an incredible spirit and a part of the It Gets Better family.
All Haunting Things and Two Additonal Poems
May 23, 2024
For Mental Health Awareness Month, writer and poet Srijani Rupsha Mitra shares her poems “All haunting things,” “On home” and “Let desires thrive.”
It Gets Better EDU Has Been Cooking Up Something New!
May 20, 2024
By Rae Sweet Last year, It Gets Better EDU hosted its first open digital workshops, LGBTQ+ Career Day and Queer Pathways, providing LGBTQ+ youth the unique opportunity to meet with LGBTQ+ professionals, learn about their life-path after high school , and the potential careers that await them. These workshops were a huge success, and wereContinue reading “It Gets Better EDU Has Been Cooking Up Something New!”
The Pan-Vibe Magic
Queer model and writer wants pansexual young people to know “your experience is valid” and “the coolest stories are the ones that celebrate every shade of the rainbow.”
Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment
May 16, 2024
As It Gets Better México turns 10, Alex Orué (Global Programming for It Gets Better and former Exec Director of It Gets Better México) looks back on the fight for LGBTQ+ youth and the exciting things that are still to come.
To Be Jewish and Queer
May 13, 2024
Ariella Assouline writes that she will always be a Jew first, but the and’s that follow will continue to enrich her life.
There is ALWAYS Someone Who Looks Like You!
May 9, 2024
Jayan Singh was “never short on friends who looked like me” – until high-school. After back-burnering his intersectionality, Jayan formed his school’s first Asian Student Alliance and found family with other “brown queer friends.”
Teachers Can Help Change the World
May 8, 2024
It Gets Better Senior Education Coordinator Rae Sweet issues a love letter to LGBTQ+ supportive teachers — including their own parents.
LGBTQ+ Russians Find Hope Outside of Their Motherland
May 3, 2024
It Gets Better Russia was forced to go dark in 2022. But its back, capturing the stories of Russian refugees in Spain.
“Queerbook” is Available Now
May 1, 2024
Our new book of short stories, artwork, poetry, photography, essay and more is entirely “for queer youth, by queer youth.”
Youth Voices: Class of 2025
April 23, 2024
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Attn LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18: Applications are OPEN for our next class of Youth Voices!
Visibility and Beyond
Guest blogger Sara Popkin writes about the need to see, understand and celebrate ALL lesbians on Lesbian Visibility Day.
It Gets Better x American Red Cross
April 18, 2024
By Brian Wenke – Executive Director, It Gets Better My mother worked for the American Red Cross for nearly 25 years. I am convinced her nonprofit career inspired mine, as I was introduced at a very young age to the importance of service (and being of service) for the betterment of society. My mom focusedContinue reading “It Gets Better x American Red Cross”
Intersex Community: A Mini-Documentary of Voices in Peru
April 17, 2024
Haz click aquí para leer este artículo en español. In a groundbreaking new mini-documentary produced by It Gets Better Perú, supported by the US Embassy in Peru and Converse, the voices of intersex Peruvians echo with resilience, courage, and determination. “Intersex Community” (Comunidad Intersex in Spanish) sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences, challenges, and myths surroundingContinue reading “Intersex Community: A Mini-Documentary of Voices in Peru”
What’s One Thing You’d Tell Your Younger Self?
April 9, 2024
Our Instagram family shares empowering messages for their younger LGBTQ+ selves about self-love, acceptance, and the courage to find belonging.
Confirming My Asexuality in a Sexcentric Society
Sex is EVERYWHERE — which is why queer writer/streamer Nicole Young had such a difficult time confirming her asexual identity.
Partner With It Gets Better
March 27, 2024
Brand partnerships play a crucial role in It Gets Better’s success, and as we gear up for Pride Month, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Trans Youth Deserve Better
March 12, 2024
Trans youth need allies to stand up and speak out NOW! It’s a matter of life and death. READ THEIR OPEN LETTER HERE!
Let’s Talk About Sex Ed
March 6, 2024
It Gets Better Canada is partnering with Durex for a comprehensive online hub devoted to navigating inclusive sex education.
Grantee Spotlight – Seattle, Washington
February 27, 2024
These students in Seattle hosted a whole conference for LGBTQ+ students! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It Gets Better Made Me Believe Real Change is Tangible
Ava K. writes about the It Gets Better grant that allowed their “biggest aspirations and dream project” to become possible — Q-Center in New Orleans, LA.
Grantee Spotlight – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 21, 2024
These students in Milwaukee, WI hosted a Pride conference across 15 different schools!
Grantee Spotlight – Texas
These students in Texas taught teachers about LGBTQ+ issues!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Remembering Nex Benedict
We will keep fighting for kids like Nex Benedict, an amazing sounding nonbinary 16-year-old who is gone too soon.
As a queer teacher in Texas, I could have used this opportunity.
February 15, 2024
Attention teachers and LGBTQ+ students — find out how you can raise $10K for your school.
🏳️🌈Get $10K for your school! 🏳️⚧️
February 1, 2024
We’ve given more than $1 million to LGBTQ+ students, and we want to give more! Year three of 50 States. 50 Grants. is here.
New Year, New Us, New Name, New Website
January 24, 2024
Our work is no longer a project — it’s a rallying cry. So allow us to reintroduce ourselves. We’re It Gets Better, and we are laser-focused on creating a better world for young queer people EVERYWHERE.
Brave & Authentic: A Peruvian Trans Documentary
December 21, 2023
By Alex Orué Haz click aquí para leer este artículo en español. Since 2016, our Affiliate in Peru has worked tirelessly to bring visibility to LGBTQ+ stories in one of Latin America’s most diverse and conservative countries. As we’ve seen recently with the rise in anti-trans initiatives around the world, sharing stories of the trans communityContinue reading “Brave & Authentic: A Peruvian Trans Documentary”
Our 2023 Impact Report
December 19, 2023
Thank you for being part of supporting LGBTQ+ youth in 2023! Take a look at some of the incredible things we’ve been able to do with your help.