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.
Partnered With And Trusted By
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
Climate Emotions And Resilience Classroom Program
Curriculum-aligned sessions for Grades 7–12 that help students understand their emotions, build resilience, and find community.
Youth Climate Justice Dialogues
Hosting climate emotions circles and community dialogues to build peer networks and drive climate justice action.
Workshops with Break The Divide
Creating intentional space for climate emotions conversations in your classroom or organization.
Hold
Create safe space for climate emotions
Connect
Build peer community and belonging
Activate
Channel emotions into meaningful action
Youth Engaged
3000
Youth reached through dialogues, classroom workshops, fellowships, and international connections since 2016.
Educators Engaged
250
Educators through workshops, classroom visits, CECP, STARCAP, and resource sessions.
Workshops and Dialogues Delivered
250
Climate emotions sessions, workshops, and community dialogues delivered since 2016.
Volunteers and Youth Leaders Trained
100
Schools across Canada and internationally
- BC high school volunteers
- Toronto volunteer team
- STARCAP fellows
- National CECP contributors
- Regina facilitators and team
- General team
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
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)
“This session was incredibly engaging and helped my students understand climate anxiety and their role in taking action extremely well. Work like this makes my job as a teacher easier.”
Teacher, Ontario
Supports Educators
“I liked the balance of questions and lecturing at the beginning, and then the chance for small group conversation.”
Teacher, B.C
Thoughtful Facilitation
“This was so insightful. It was everything that I hoped for at the workshop and more. This is what I want to do with my life.”
14, B.C
Inspired To Lead
“Loved. The workshop was perfectly structured and paced. Never felt stale and plenty of time for meaningful discussion.”
17, Saskatchewan
Engaging And Well Designed
“It was a fun session. Getting to learn is such a big privilege and I appreciate the people who came out here to present it.”
15, New Brusnwik
Youth Led Inspiration
Let’s Make An Impact Together!
Climate Anxiety is real. Your students deserve tools that make an impact. Whether you’re a volunteer or a school partner, let’s crush the status quo together.