Break The Divide

Helping Youth Navigate The Emotional Realities Of Climate Change

We are a national nonprofit that bridges the gap between mental health and climate action. Since 2017 we have supported youth through the emotional realities of the climate crisis through building connection, resilience and hope.

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The Problem

Young people are carrying the weight of the climate crisis and most schools don’t have the tools to help. Climate anxiety is real, widespread, and growing. Without support, it leads to isolation, despair, and disengagement.

37%

Of Canadian Youth Struggle With Climate Anxiety. In A Way That Effects Their Daily Lives

34%

Teachers Feel Feel Equipped To Teach About Climate Change

64%

Teachers Say They Need Professional Development Training for Climate Emotions

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How We Help!

We Bring Climate Education Directly To Schools and Communities. We give youth language, peer support while collaborating with educators to build community, resiliency and agency in the class room.

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Climate Emotions And Resilience Classroom Program

Curriculum-aligned sessions for Grades 7–12 that help students understand their emotions, build resilience, and find community.

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Youth Climate Justice Dialogues

Hosting climate emotions circles and community dialogues to build peer networks and drive climate justice action.

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Workshops with Break The Divide

Creating intentional space for climate emotions conversations in your classroom or organization.

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Our Approach

Our solution is simple and effective in 3 simple words-Hold, Connect, Activate. Our facilitators create safe, culturally grounded spaces for young people to explore their climate emotions and connect with their peers while improving emotional literacy surrounding climate change and strengthening mental health leading to meaningful action.

Hold

Create safe space for climate emotions

Connect

Build peer community and belonging

Activate

Channel emotions into meaningful action

Our Impact

Youth Reached

3,000

Youth reached through dialogues, classroom workshops, fellowships, and international connections since 2016.

Schools and Youth Serving Organizations Engaged

25

Schools across Canada and internationally

  • BC
  • NWT
  • Saskatchewan
  • Ontario
  • New Brunswick
  • Bolivia / Taiwan / India / Siberia / Chile / South Africa

Educators Engaged

250

Educators through workshops, classroom visits, CECP, STARCAP, and resource sessions.

Volunteers and Youth Leaders Trained

100

Youth leaders trained as facilitators, peer mentors, or program contributors

  • BC high school volunteers
  • Toronto volunteer team
  • STARCAP fellows
  • National CECP contributors
  • Regina facilitators and team
  • General team

Workshops and Dialogues Delivered

250

Climate emotions sessions, workshops, and community dialogues delivered since 2016.

Geographic Reach

10 Countries

Engaged globally (Canada, Bolivia, Taiwan, India, Chile, South Africa, Siberia).

5 Canadian provinces and territories (BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario, NWT, Alberta occasionally)

Bring Climate Emotions Support to Your Students

Our workshops are flexible, accessible, and designed to fit your school’s schedule and budget. Let’s explore what your students need.

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