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- Community Engagement
See how the Girls Opportunity Alliance brings together leaders from across Chicago for connection and capacity building.
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- Asia-Pacific
Leaders from across Asia-Pacific gathered in Bangkok to share insights, grow skills, and foster collaboration within the Obama Leadership Network.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
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See how Praize Productions, Inc. nurtures girls’ talent, self-expression, and life skills through performing arts.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps educate and empower the next generation of Nepali girls.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps close the gender gap in STEM through digital literacy training for girls.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps address transportation barriers and safety for girls in Vietnam.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps adolescent girls in Kenya access high-quality education and holistic support.
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Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports education access for adolescent girls in Tanzania.
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- Take Action
- Leaders
Discover how Royal Ramey’s Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program transforms lives, trains firefighters, and combats California’s wildfire crisis.
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- The Arts
From books and movies to music, explore the stories and art that inspired President Obama in 2024.
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- Programs
- Youth
As we close out this exciting, impact-filled year, we wanted to share some of our favorite memories.
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- Defending Democracy
- Virtual Event
A 5-step guide to embracing pluralism, fostering connection, and engaging inclusively this holiday season.
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- Scholars
- Changemakers
Hear from Joséphine Goube on how her nonprofit, Sistech, helps foster connections between refugee women and professionals, breaking stereotypes and building mutual understanding
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- Leaders
- Equality
Learn how Filip Koprčina is using blockchain to democratize renewable energy through co-ownership of solar and wind farms.
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- Alumni
- The Arts
Explore the world of three Obama alumni harnessing the power of art to inspire action in their communities
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- Leaders
- Africa
This World Food Day, we're shining a spotlight on two Africa Leaders fostering food security in innovative ways.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Youth
Learn how the Alliance is joining forces with 26 organizations serving adolescent girls in Chicago and around the world
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- Building the Center
- Community Engagement
Get to know the inspiring community members behind the Obama Presidential Center
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- Changemakers
- Programs
Three of the Obama Foundation's global programs launched new cohorts in 2024. Learn more about these programs and how you can support our Leaders, Scholars, and Voyagers.
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- First Look
- The Arts
Discover over 20 art installations that will stimulate creativity and inspire people to bring change home.
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- The Arts
- Building the Center
Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high installation is inspired by President Obama’s remarks at the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery.
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- MBK Alliance
- Programs
More than 100 incoming freshmen at three Chicago high schools got a jumpstart on their high school careers this summer
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- First Look
- Building the Center
This unique partnership is the first of its kind and will feature digital media spaces and educational resources for kids and adults.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports secondary education for girls in rural Peru.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
See how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports STEM education for Kenyan girls with disabilities.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports community-driven solutions that advance equality and climate justice in Tanzania.
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- Programs
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Last fall, Mrs. Obama spent time with an inspiring group of young women in Malawi who are part of the Girls Opportunity Alliance.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports girls through mentorship programs in Chicago.
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- Youth
- Scholars
Find out what Obama Scholars and Voyagers are learning from our alumni.
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- The Arts
- Obama Picks
Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Chicago
See how Girls in the Game is empowering girls through sports programming to develop their health, leadership, and life skills.
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- Your Voice
- Michelle Obama
We're collecting your warm wishes for Mrs. Obama’s 61st birthday. This is your chance to write her a personal note!
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- Your Voice
- Barack Obama
Join us in celebrating President Obama’s birthday by writing him a personal note.
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- Leaders
- Changemakers
More than 140,000 women across 155 countries have educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, thanks to the 2023 Obama Leaders.
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