Dylan Mahalingam Co-founded Lil MDGs
Not even a teen yet and already Dylan Mahalingam is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and child welfare and environmental activist. When he was nine years old, Dylan co-founded an international nonprofit and youth empowerment organization. The group, which is called Lil MDGs, uses digital and social media to encourage kids to support the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Since Dyland founded the company, Lil MDGs has mobilized more than 3 million children around the world! He’s also helped raise more than $780,000 for tsunami victims, and $10 million for hurricane victims through his efforts.