We work to inspire our generation to fight for what they believe in, and try to ignite social activism in the world’s youth. We love when our supporters show us that our efforts are not in vain.

Allow me to introduce Alexandra Milton.

She’s the one on the right.

A senior at Convent of the Sacred Heart high school in San Francisco, Alex first became involved with Invisible Children three years ago after attending a screening. She has supported IC through a multitude of different fundraisers since then, including book drives, bake sales, personal letters to friends and family for donations, and a fun jewelry trunk show. Her most current fundraising project is a fashion and music show for February 2013 called “Heart of Afrika.”

Alex was born in South Africa and lived there until she was 12, which gives her a unique understanding of children facing struggles in South Africa, and throughout the continent. Alex said, “[I was raised in Africa] and travel back there every year and understand how little these children have compared to what we have in America.”

Determined to raise awareness among other teens and inspired by the KONY 2012 campaign, Alex and musician friends Defy and Wally Mac released the song “We Can Save a Life” last March. Alex believed one of the best ways to raise awareness was through music, especially music produced by other teens. Alex met the musicians in San Francisco and they immediately started planning for the song and video. Alex said Defy and Wally Mac were particularly supportive of writing a song about child soldiers because of their difficult childhoods, which you can learn more about during the interview at the end of the music video.

Alex strongly believes in the spirit of community service and social activities. When it comes to giving other teens advice on getting involved in supporting non-profits, Alex says, “Start out small and see where your passion lies. Try and start locally and see where you can grow and develop. But helping others is so important. I think people get caught up in their daily routine and don’t really see the problems that are out there or they think one person can’t help to make a change. But the truth is, you have to start with one for more to follow. Nelson Mandela said something I always look up to: ‘It always seems impossible, until it’s done.’”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.