Our mission is to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth across the globe! How do we do it? 1. [Storytelling:](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCblryhVf-nnueGdOKZtmLZA) Over the past 10 years, people have shared over 70,000 unique #ItGetsBetter stories to show how things got better for them. 2. [Education:](https://itgetsbetter.org/education/) Our educational programming provides educators and student leaders with easy-to-access and easy-to-use resources, information, and more for use in classrooms and other settings where learning takes place. 3. Building a [global community:](https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/initiatives/it-gets-better-global/) We have a growing Global Affiliates network now spanning 19 countries across four continents leading storytelling initiatives in six languages making It Gets Better the world’s largest storytelling effort to empower LGBTQ+ young people!

Season two of Perfectly Queer is officially a finalist for the 16th annual Shorty Awards for Best Art & Culture Podcast. Click the panel above to vote for the Vodcast! Note: You will need to create an account to vote.

This is a safe space where all LGBTQ+ identities are valid and respected! We don’t tolerate: * Homophobia/transphobia (duh) or otherwise challenging someone’s LGBTQ+ identity * Racism * Sexism * Hate speech, intimidation, or harassment * Explicit language (keep it PG-13, people!) * Bullying/arguing * Spamming/soliciting/self-promo In crisis or in need of help? Visit our [Get Help](https://itgetsbetter.org/get-help/) page to find LGBTQ+ resources that you can filter by need and location.

Contribute to our programs via... * [Tiltify](https://donate.tiltify.com/@it-gets-better/igbp-ambassadors-2023) * Our [website](https://give.itgetsbetter.org/give/250737/#!/donation/checkout) * Hosting a [charity stream](https://tiltify.com/it-gets-better-project/itgetsbetter2023)

Want to stream with us through our Ambassador program to show LGBTQ+ youth that it does, in fact, get better? Or maybe host a charity stream to show your support? We offer different tiers of membership for LGBTQ+ streamers: It Gets Better Ambassadors, Partners, and Affiliates! Learn more and [submit an application during open periods](https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/initiatives/twitch/) on our website now. **Ambassadors choose their own schedule and topics for stream.** **Want to make content for us on TikTok?** Learn more about it on [our blog](https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/tiktokcreators/) and apply to be a TikTok Creator!

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You’re missing out if you haven’t seen: * [Industry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAb7Q1Px8o0&list=PLjW7mEqZLFZRa9zzLvWr5ily077H30Y4T) * [Writing Our Own Dictionary](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjW7mEqZLFZR21OBOmFkzNlMAJUfXvxFD) * [Queer Sex Ed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmnuvGIb1n0&list=PLjW7mEqZLFZRoyA7h_6RQ16jeDhtLeH6L) * [LGBTQ Fundamentals](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oic4jmDARVc&list=PLjW7mEqZLFZT0Zuqhxn0WnvgR34vKPzBF) * It Gets Better [stories](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjW7mEqZLFZQBzlaRAqiymmOE7o1nXo57)

Want to catch up on season 2 of It Gets Better's Vodcast, "Perfectly Queer?" Click the panel above!

Check out our [schedule](https://www.twitch.tv/itgetsbetter/schedule) to view our 2024 Ambassadors' upcoming streams!