While most 19-year-olds are deciding what to study or where to travel, Sahil Jha is preparing to cycle across 4 continents and 20 countries—all for one mission: to #SaveSoil.
The urgency behind his journey is rooted in a startling fact:
🔍 According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), 90% of Earth’s topsoil could be degraded by 2050 if we don’t act now.
🌱 A Journey That Began at 16
Sahil was just 16 when he first felt the pulse of the Save Soil movement, inspired by its global message and urgent mission. In 2022, he launched a solo cycling campaign across India, pedaling over 15,000 km across 15 states, meeting farmers, citizens, and students—raising awareness about the silent extinction beneath our feet: Soil degradation. Without organic content, soil becomes sand—lifeless, unable to grow food or sustain life. But for Sahil, this isn’t just a crisis—it’s a call to action.
Save Soil Volunteer With His Bike – Sahil Jha
“I knew I had to do something. Soil is our foundation. If we lose it, we lose everything. I’m not just cycling for awareness—
I’m cycling for action.
For life. For soil.” – Sahil Jha
🛠️ The Solution is Under Our Feet
The soil crisis isn’t irreversible. In fact, it has a solution—and Sahil is riding across the world to share it:
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Increase organic matter to 3–6% in soil
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Add life to soil with plant litter and animal waste
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Shade the land through vegetation
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Support microbial activity and carbon sequestration
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Practice diverse crop rotations, cover cropping, and no-till farming
🌍 The 2025 Global Cycling Campaign
Starting 21 March 2025 from Bundaberg, Australia, Sahil will embark on a 15-month, 20,000 km cycling journey through:
🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇬🇧 UK, 🇪🇺 12 countries across Europe and 🇺🇸 United States
He will be:
✅ Engaging schools, universities, and communities
✅ Collaborating with environmental groups & influencers
✅ Learning from global soil experts
✅ Broadcasting his journey on social & mainstream media
🙌 How You Can Support Sahil’s Journey
This is a global effort—and Sahil needs your support to carry the message across borders:
🌍 Follow & share his journey:
📲 Instagram: @soilsahiljha
📌 Hashtag: #SaveSoil
📣 Invite him to speak at your school, event, or online gathering
💚 Donate: Support his campaign through GoFundMe
🌱 Join the movement: Become an Earth Buddy at savesoil.org
Konstantin’s journey is a reminder that saving soil is our collective responsibility. It’s a call for everyone to join the movement, to raise awareness, and to protect one of the planet’s most precious resources. As he puts it, “I’m not cycling just for fun. I really want to inspire people to create a conscious planet.”
🌾 Why Save Soil?
The Save Soil movement is a mission that belongs to humanity, driven by individuals and communities who believe in the power of collective action. Save Soil Foundation (SSF) is an independent initiative led by volunteers of the Save Soil campaign. SSF works tirelessly to expand the efforts of the Save Soil movement, amplifying its message and engaging people worldwide in the crucial fight for soil health.
As an organization, SSF embodies the values of inclusivity and collaboration, partnering with individuals and groups from all walks of life to make a tangible difference. Together, we are part of a global network committed to preserving the health of our planet’s soil and, by extension, the wellbeing of future generations.
We invite everyone to join us on this journey. Visit SaveSoil.org to learn more about the movement, understand the vital role of soil in our ecosystem, and discover how you can contribute. Let’s work together to make a conscious choice to protect our soil, preserve our planet, and secure a better tomorrow.
Source – SSF Volunteers
