Climate Skills and Community Building Fellowship
From April to July 2024, Break The Divide launched its first-ever Climate Skills & Community Building Fellowship, a free, multi-month program supporting international students and newcomer youth in Toronto through a powerful blend of climate education, professional development, and community building.
Created in partnership with the Synergia Institute and the Canadian CED Network, the Fellowship addressed barriers many newcomer youth face, including limited access to accredited training, difficulty forming social networks, and systemic exclusion from climate spaces. This initiative provided participants with the tools, confidence, and support to build local connections, deepen their climate literacy, and take meaningful action.
Program Impact at a Glance
40+
international and newcomer youth directly participated in the Fellowship
7,000+
individuals reached through outreach, social media, community partners, and peer-to-peer promotion
5
trained volunteers in dialogue facilitation who co-led sessions and supported youth participants
8
dynamic study circles hosted — 4 in-person and 4 virtual — for hybrid and accessible programming
20+
youths recognized with completion certificates for active engagement and learning
2
participant-led climate action projects developed and implemented by Fellows
100%
of participants were very satisfied with the program’s structure and delivery
90%
of participants reported significant growth in climate knowledge and resilience-building skills
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