The it gets better project participates in pride events, lgbtq+ conferences, and a range of other activities around the world to interact directly with lgbtq+ young people and hear from them about the issues they feel are most important to them. The it gets better project then identifies existing resources or collaborates with partners to develop new resources to address these needs. Through this collaborative approach, the it gets better project has improve the visibility of well-established organizations that provide services for lgbtq+ youth. It has also generated opportunities for focus on emerging issues ranging from the participation of lgbtq+ youth in recreational and professional sports to transgender health and wellness. The it gets better project acts as a bridge for lgbtq+ youth to connect with the community that cares so deeply about them, and it uses the power of collaboration to share positive messages of hope and resiliency.Representatives from the it gets better project were invited to present at multiple events throughout the year, including the ilga world conference in wellington; models of pride, the los angles lgbt center's annual youth conference; teach for America's las vegas brave education summit; ef summits in New York and davos, switzerland, which cater to youth audiences interested in creating positive change in the world; south by southwest (sxsw) music festival and its education-focused predecessor sxsw edu; camp brave trails, a popular camp for lgbtq+ youth in san bernardino, CA; and time to thrive!, The human rights campaign's annual conference for educators.

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