We’re also building upon our longstanding support of both The Trevor Project and the It Gets Better Project. Mirroring our efforts last IDAHOTB, we’re splitting a $100,000 donation to the two charities. This year’s donations are going to TrevorSpace, a worldwide online community for LGBTQIA+ youth, and the It Gets Better Project’s Global Summits, which enable international IGBP affiliates to work with their local LGBTQIA+ organizations.

"The It Gets Better Project is proud to partner with Riot Games for a second year in honor of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Rioters have proven themselves over and over again that their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion is unwavering. Their efforts are essential to building a positive, supportive, and respectful gaming community for all people,” shared Brian Wenke, Executive Director of the It Gets Better Project.

"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth are twice as likely to be electronically bullied than their peers, so we know how much of a positive impact it will have on LGBTQ+ youth nationwide to see themselves represented in a massively popular game like League of Legends," said Amit Paley, CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project. "LGBTQ+ young people deserve safe, inclusive environments no matter where they are, and we're grateful to Riot Games for taking steps to ensure LGBTQ+ youth know they are seen, loved, and not alone."

We’re so excited to continue working alongside these two organizations that do amazing work with LGBTQIA+ youth. And we stand with players all over the world against hatred and bigotry within the global gaming community.