Congratulations to Barack Obama, who last night secured his spot in history as the 44th President of the United States. He has shown that his message of hope is a catalyst for change and action. Millions of Americans have answered that call, rallying on the campaign trail, volunteering for hours on end, and collectively they have made a difference.

What is more special for an organization like TIG is that Obama's victory marks the beginning of a journey for many young people, not only in the US but around the world. All young people recognize that this IS our time to make a difference. As individuals, we can impact the people closest to us and the communities that we live in. As a collective, we have the strength and the voice to urge our leaders and institutions to respond to the crises that affect us all.

This is just the beginning - Obama has validated the belief that if you believe in yourself, if you believe in your abilities, and if you organize effectively, change is possible. The question now is: what will you do to be a part of this change? How will you convert all this positive energy that barreled into election night into real impact, on the ground, days, weeks, months and years from now? We hope that you'll continue to be at the forefront of this movement, and that TIG will be there with every step of the way!