It’s a proven fact that people are happier and feel better when they feel free to express their true identity, whether that be their sexuality or gender identity.

It’s also known that an understanding of diversity and the issues that affect different groups can vastly improve people’s lives in order to fully embrace diversity experience real world benefits.

Sophie Cook, author, campaigner and TEDx speaker has designed an LGBT Awareness course that helps you understand the issues faced by LGBT people. Through the use of personal stories it increases empathy helping us to build an LGBT-friendly culture.