Maya Higa, a young changemaker, has built a wildlife sanctuary on Twitch, a platform that allows her to share her passion for conservation with a new generation of young people. With a 21-hour charity stream in 2021, she raised over $500,000 to establish Alveus Sanctuary in Austin, Texas. The sanctuary is both a physical home for non-releasable animal ambassadors and a virtual education center, where viewers can watch and learn about the animals through a 24/7 livestream. Maya's dedication to her mission is evident in her decision to turn down the opportunity to swim with sperm whales in Dominica, choosing instead to share her experience with her followers on Twitch. This consistency is a testament to her commitment to making conservation accessible and engaging for a wider audience. Alveus Sanctuary has become a hub for education and outreach, with content creators visiting the sanctuary to run programs and extend the conservation message to communities that may not have been reached otherwise. Maya's approach has been successful in reaching a demographic that traditional conservation organizations have struggled with – young people who are more likely to engage with social media and online communities. By leveraging the power of social media and online platforms, Maya is inspiring a new generation of young people to care about conservation and take action to protect the natural world. Her work is a shining example of the impact that one person can have when they are passionate and dedicated to making a difference.