He did this by setting up the Why Do website, which allowed adults to post questions that a team of young people answered online.
The campaign was supported by the 02 Think Big project, which funds young people to set up community projects nationally. It was also backed by actor Larry Lamb and Tulisa from N-Dubz. Sabian's campaign also featured in The Sun newspaper.
Sabian says: "I had many positive influences around me when I was growing up, but I knew many young people that didn't. I wanted to change adults' perceptions of young people."
"The website worked both ways as many young people don't feel understood by adults, so this gave them a chance to voice their opinions."
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