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On a bright day, the Obama Presidential Center campus is seen facing south in Chicago in September 2025. The Columbia Basin, Wooded Island, Jackson Park Lagoon Loop is in the foreground and the Obama Presidential Center is in the background. (Credit: Angie McMongial)
The Obama Presidential Center 

Our campus and museum, where people from around the
world come to get inspired and bring change home.

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Get a close-up look at life in the Obama White House and explore the moments that shaped President and Mrs. Obama, brought to life through captivating exhibits, unique artifacts, and hands-on interactions.

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Powering Democracy Through Trust

Democracy Forum brings together leaders, activists, and changemakers to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing democracy today. This year’s event will explore trust as an essential force in democratic life. Register now for livestream access to President Obama’s keynote address and receive practical tools to help you foster trust in your own community.
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2026 Holiday Gift Guide

2026 Holiday Gift Guide

This year, give gifts that mean more. Our holiday collections are full of gifts with purpose, each one helping sustain the work you believe in.
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Our mission is to inspire,
empower,
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Inspiration from leaders and communities around the world.

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  • Stories
Empowering The Next Generation of Voters
Discover how Obama Leader Jahnavi Rao is mobilizing thousands of high school students nationwide
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Arlette Irankunda, a Black woman with a dark skin tone and blonde braids, smiles as she pushes a smiling patient in a wheelchair.
  • Leaders
  • Africa
President Obama addresses the weight of leadership
Obama Africa Leader Arlette Irankunda asked President Obama about leadership, and she applied his advice to transform her work in Burundi.
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A group of girls at Secondary Education for Girls’ Advancement in Morogoro, Tanzania, with medium to dark skin tones, gather around a student writing on a pad. All are wearing uniforms and some are wearing white hijabs.
  • Programs
  • Stories
Girls Opportunity Alliance Announces New Global Commitment to Empower Adolescent Girls
In honor of International Day of the Girl, Michelle Obama announced a new commitment by the Girls Opportunity Alliance (GOA) to support organizations that educate, empower, and advocate for adolescent girls worldwide.
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  • Leaders
  • Obama Leadership Network
Change, and K-pop: Barack Obama’s Unlikely Role in 1VERSE Origin Story
How an Obama Foundation convening sparked the creation of 1VERSE, the world's first K-pop group featuring North Korean defectors, blending global music with social impact.
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Empowering the next generation of changemakers.

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  • Programs
  • Stories
President Obama calls for public oversight of AI, warns of disruption ahead
Two Obama Leaders asked President Obama hard questions about AI. His answers changed how they see their work and what they do next.
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A young Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez sits on a white horse behind his brother. Beside him are his mom and dad. All have medium skin tones and are smiling.
  • Sustainability
  • Scholars
Obama Scholar fights for youth to lead on climate equity and democracy
Panama's climate envoy and Obama Scholar alum, Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez, is cutting bureaucratic red tape with his Nature Pledge, inspired by his childhood experiences with climate change.
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A group of young men with a range of light to dark skin tones sit in a circle with President Obama. President Obama is wearing a shirt and tie, Some wear shirts have white text that reads "BAM.” The walls behind them are decorated with a bulletin board that includes flags and other posters.
  • Stories
  • MBK Alliance
MBK Alum goes from meeting President Obama to mentoring young men
Math teacher Lazarus Daniels met President Obama in 2013. Now a leader at Urban Prep Charter Academy, his journey reflects the long-term impact of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance.
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A panel of five women physicians smile on stage as they speak to the crowd of leaders during the Alliance’s Chicago convening. The women have a range of light to dark skin tones, and are wearing blazers and dresses.
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  • Stories
Girls Opportunity Alliance convenes over 100 girl-serving leaders to build connection and collaboration
See how the Alliance is bringing together Chicagoland leaders for shared learning, reflection, and inspiration.
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  • Stories
  • Education
Obama-Chesky Voyagers travel to every corner of the world
61 countries, 100 students, one unforgettable summer.
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