It Gets Better!... In South Africa

This is such an amazing initiative.

Peace icon Desmond Tutu, Skoonheid actor Charlie Keegan and UCT Rugby captain Nick Fenton lend their voices to the fantastic campaign.

Already a major project in the USA, "It Gets Better" aims to build awareness about the struggles faced by LGBT youth and to prevent suicides among this group by conveying a message that things do in fact 'Get Better'. With a vast number of infamous endorsements from among others, Hilary Clinton, Nicki Minaj, Barrack Obama and Katy Perry, the campaign has certainly gained momentum and reached a wide audience.

It is so wonderful to see South Africa embrace the campaign, especially being such a diverse country. Although the South African constitution is a remarkable backbone for the LGBT community in this country, it is unfortunate that we are still far from reaching the pinnacle of where we should be. It will always be a social struggle and the LGBT youth need to know that there is acceptance... that there is a place for them in this society. We need to hear from our icons, our leaders and celebrities. We need to hear that "It Gets Better".