Abhayjeet Sachal

Co-Founder & Executive Director at Break The Divide - National Scholar at University of Toronto - Top 25 Under 25

Abhayjeet Singh Sachal is a prominent 22-year-old Canadian environmentalist, humanitarian, and student whose work focuses on climate change, eco-anxiety, mental health, and spirituality. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Break The Divide, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering empathy and understanding in communities to inspire local action on environmental issues. The organization provides resources for young people to comprehend their emotional responses to climate change and promotes resilience through community connections.1 2

Background and Education

Abhayjeet is currently pursuing a Master's of Education in Educational Psychology at the University of Regina. He has also been recognized as one of Canada's Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalists and has served on various councils, including the Environment and Climate Change Canada Youth Council and the United Nations Environmental Programme Faith For Earth Youth Council. His advocacy work has earned him accolades as one of the 100 most influential Sikhs globally.2 3

Activism and Philosophy

His approach combines personal experiences with broader environmental issues. Abhayjeet's journey began with impactful travels to the Canadian Arctic and Cambodia, where he witnessed firsthand the effects of climate change and health disparities. These experiences fueled his passion for creating dialogue around these pressing issues, emphasizing the importance of empathy—both for oneself and for others—in combating the climate crisis.3

He developed the “apathy to empathy to action” framework to help young people engage with climate emotions constructively. This framework encourages understanding diverse perspectives in an increasingly polarized world, aiming to transform empathy into actionable solutions.2 3

Personal Interests

Outside of his activism, Abhayjeet is an avid ice hockey player and pianist. He is fluent in English, French, and Punjabi, which enhances his ability to communicate across diverse communities.1 2

Abhayjeet Singh Sachal continues to inspire others through his commitment to environmental justice, mental health advocacy, and community engagement, striving to create a unified world through conversation and collaboration.3