Maya Higa

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Maya Higa has achieved remarkable firsts in the streaming world. In 2026, she became the first Twitch streamer to deliver a TED Talk. Her 21-hour charity stream in 2021 raised over $500,000, directly funding Alveus Sanctuary. By 2026, her livestreams had generated more than $7.5 million for conservation, a record for individual creator-driven wildlife fundraising. These accomplishments have positioned her as a pioneer in the edutainment space, proving that live streaming can drive tangible environmental change.

AwardsHiga won the League of Their Own award at the 2025 Streamer Awards, recognizing her unique impact at the intersection of streaming and conservation. She has not won any other major awards.

Honours & Distinctions

First Twitch Streamer to Deliver a TED Talk

TED·2026

Spoke at TED2026, marking the first time a Twitch streamer presented at the conference.

Records & Feats

First Twitch streamer to deliver a TED Talk

Historic First·2026

Spoke at TED2026, a historic first for the platform.

Over $7.5 million raised for conservation through livestreams

Fundraising·2026

As of 2026, Higa's streams have generated more than $7.5 million for wildlife causes.