What are Resilience Circles?

Resilience Circles are how we multiply our impact, spreading resilience tools across the youth climate movement.

Led by changemakers who have been through our Resilience Fellowship Programme, these Circles create safe and supportive spaces where young people can process difficult climate emotions, connect with others, and build communities of care.

They’re one of the key ways we share our Climate Activation model—a peer-led, community-based approach that recognises the inner and collective work needed for lasting climate action. Alongside tackling eco-anxiety and burnout, our Climate Activation model also addresses broader societal challenges like mental health and loneliness.

Over 8–10 weeks, participants go on a learning journey together, meeting weekly online or in person to develop the tools they need to keep showing up for people and planet.

We take care to match our Resilience Circle leaders with the participants, making sure each space is shaped by the lived experiences of those within it. Previous examples have included our People of Colour Circle and LGBTQIA+ Circle, among others. Every Resilience Circle is tailored to reflect the needs of its community, building stronger connections and a sense of belonging.