Student Advocacy for Change is a nonprofit organization founded to encourage youth participation in social justice issues through events and fundraisers that aim to further progress in these areas. We all attend high schools in Orange County, California and were extremely lucky to meet individuals with passions and values that aligned with our own. A collective issue that we all resonated with was the need for greater student/youth representation and leadership within our local communities. In hopes of being a vessel and advocate for both ourselves and our peers’ voices, we decided to create an organization dedicated to youth-led change and empowerment. Our primary goal and objective is to advocate for and help those in need around us. One of the first steps we are taking as an organization is to fundraise money for underprivileged schools within our local communities that lack adequate funding. In addition, we hope to make an impact in various other issues such as mental health, college prep, and gender equality. These are just a few examples of the social justice initiatives we are passionate about and determined to make an impact in.