Children with a range of ages and light to deep skin tones gather around a man with a light skin tone. He is wearing a Chicago Bulls t-shirt. More children in white t-shirts can be seen on the basketball court in the background.

The Obama Foundation activates people around the world to more powerfully participate, through scholarships, leadership training, and more.

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My Brother's Keeper Alliance

The My Brother’s Keeper Alliance leads a cross-sector national call to action focused on building safe and supportive communities for boys and young men of color.
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Girls Opportunity Alliance

The Girls Opportunity Alliance seeks to empower adolescent girls around the world through education, allowing them to achieve their full potential.
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Leaders Landing

Leaders Program

For emerging leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good.
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Obama Foundation Scholars

For leaders ready to take their work to the next level through academic, skills-based, and hands-on learning.
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Voyager Scholarship

For undergraduate students in the US committed to pursuing careers in public service.
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Futures Series - Discussion with Chef Darnell Reed

The Futures Series

The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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Obama Youth Jobs Corps - Urban Alliance Partner

Obama Youth Jobs Corps

For Chicago high school students interested in skills training, paid professional internships and more.
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Obama Leadership Network

Obama Leadership Network

Meet previous years' changemakers and learn more about their work.
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Program stories

Nick Kennedy, a college-age Native American young man, stands in between a Canadian and American flag on flag poles. He is wearing a brown suit and a white name tag around his neck.
  • Equality
  • Voyagers
Obama-Chesky Voyager helps preserve his Indigenous culture
Nick Kennedy, an Obama-Chesky Voyager, is advocating for the preservation of Indigenous culture.
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Joseph Nguthiru, a Black man with a deep skin tone, smiles at the camera as he holds a biodegradable package wrapper made from water hyacinth. He is wearing a green shirt that reads, “Simply do good.”
  • Sustainability
  • Leaders
Meet the Obama leader in Africa turning invasive plants into a plastic alternative
Obama Foundation Leader transforms aquatic weeds into biodegradable plastic.
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A young woman with a medium-deep skin tone and long black and brown hair, is shown in a school classroom holding multiple books.
  • Girls Opportunity Alliance
  • Education
Kiran’s story
Read Kiran’s story from India.
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Ireen Chikatula poses for a photo with 11 teenage students. They have a deep skin tone and some are wearing school uniforms. Ireen Chikatula holds a sign that reads, “Because girls matter!”
  • Equality
  • Leaders
Meet the Obama leader bringing opportunity to rural Zambia’s women
Learn how Ireen is improving the livelihood of women and girls in Zambia’s rural communities.
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