Invisible Children Organization in Uganda

In this month's interview, we spoke with Sabrina Zohar, the "It Girl" for Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and a fundraiser for the Invisible Children Organization in Uganda. This organization provides funds to children in Uganda who need assistance to keep their small schools up and running. Learn more about this stellar teen and the ways she became one of five girls chosen from the United States to be an "It Girl."

I learned about the It Girl campaign after I was prescribed to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I went on the website The Pill to read up about the pill I was about to take and saw the contest listed on the website.

The requirements for an “It Girl” are to be independent, strong and the ideal woman, whatever that may mean to you. An “It Girl” is someone who has it all and manages it well at the same time. I do my best to juggle charity functions, school, friends, family, getting my modeling and acting career off the ground and dealing with everyday life situations. I try to be a role model to girls of all ages and show that you can do whatever you put your mind and heart to.

The selection process was quite enjoyable for this contest. I submitted an essay online and then I spoke with a representative of the contest a few times and was able to tell her all about the charities I work with and the exciting things that were going on in my life. She then called to let me know that I had been selected as one of the five winners! This campaign is such a fantastic idea that talking with anyone who was a part of it was wonderful.

Although it was an honor being selected as a winner, being an “'It Girl” hasn’t changed my life drastically because I have always thought of myself as one. Since I was a child, I have always loved to help and saw myself as strong and determined. The contest was wonderful because it highlighted my strengths and showcased girls who truly enjoy doing good things in life to better themselves and the lives of others.

I started the Invisible Children/Schools for Schools branch at my school in late 2005 and have stuck with it ever since.

What prompted me to start the organization at my school was watching the documentary film Invisible Children. About three young adults venture to Africa to explore the continent, it hit upon a war torn country called Uganda where there are child soldiers and a very scared population. The three men brought the film to America and since then have had a huge following of people like myself. I fell in love with the beautiful children whose faces often go unseen and I just wanted to help them in any way that I could.

If anyone would like to join a Schools for Schools group or get more information on Invisible Children, they can go to the organization's website: Invisible Children.

The easiest way for girls to make a difference is to start in their community and branch out. Find something that truly touches your heart and something you are passionate about. Whether you are helping homeless children, volunteering at a hospital or whatever it may be, you will be helping more people than you could ever think of!

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