When young people come together, something electric happens. This past weekend, twenty young leaders from across the country gathered for four intense days of building power, sharing stories, and crafting strategy at the 2025 Movement Retreat. In a moment where young people make up 47% of voters, we weren’t just planning another campaign – we were laying the groundwork for transforming who holds power in our democracy.
For too long, big business has captured our political system, blocking the changes we desperately need. They’ve told us we have to choose between good jobs or climate action, between funding healthcare or housing. But this weekend proved something different. As we shared our stories and mapped out our campaigns, it became clear that young people are ready to unite across these manufactured divides.
From Thursday to Sunday, the 2025 Movement Retreat dove deep into understanding our collective power. We explored how change happens, practiced building authentic relationships across differences, and developed concrete plans for engaging our communities. The room buzzed with energy as local teams formed, each one committed to building an unstoppable movement in their area.
One of the most powerful moments came when we envisioned what’s possible when young people unite our power. We know the 2025 Federal Election isn’t just about casting votes – it’s about fundamentally reshaping our democracy to work for everyone, not just big business. Together, we’re fighting for good jobs, great public services, and a safe climate for all.
The skills and relationships built this weekend are just the beginning. Our local teams are already planning their first community conversations, ready to show what happens when young people discover their collective power and learn how to use it. We’re building a movement that crosses traditional divides, finding common ground in our shared vision for a better tomorrow.
Last election centered climate action. This time, we’re demonstrating what becomes possible when young people unite our power across issues and communities. Through our campaigns and actions, we’ve already shown what we can achieve together. Now, we’re scaling up.
This is our moment to act. If you’re ready to be part of transforming our democracy and building a tomorrow that works for everyone, join us. Our future depends on it, and together, we will win.