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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.
Learn more![Indigenous girls of the Sacred Valley Project work on school activities together at a long table covered in books, worksheets, colorful markers, and other school supplies.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/46oTwiMHbz0TfdrfXi2QRZ/856a85d2dea8555f7bcc5910ad2b4aea/Sacred_Valley_Project__Peru_2.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports secondary education for girls in rural Peru.
Learn more![Betty, a young woman with a dark skin tone, turns around and poses for the photo while walking down a dirt path. She is wearing a striped yellow shirt, a black backpack, and has dyed pink hair.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/42xiC9BR4OPMqRDWGI65Q8/586576b039e835fec704890e3062d5de/Betty__Kenya.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
See how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports STEM education for Kenyan girls with disabilities.
Learn more![Brenda, a young Tanzanian girl with a dark skin tone, raises her hand among her classmates. The group is outside and Brenda wears a school uniform with a white collared shirt, striped tie, and sweater. They are all a range of medium to dark skin tones.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/MpUh7k0CNYqP7wAd3h88y/e68b2f060efd8662473bb55e3e44904e/Brenda__Tanzania_3.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Watch
- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports community-driven solutions that advance equality and climate justice in Tanzania.
Learn more![Mrs. Obama hugs a student in a classroom from Malawi as part of her visit to the AGE Africa program. She is wearing a long dress and is standing in a classroom with green walls and chairs that is filled with students. The other girls sit in a circle in their uniforms as they smile and engage with each other.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/7rynNQD5592s7PUi9ws1ej/4b7c27cff103d0850483bcef0e52870f/OF111423TG_3872.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Programs
- Watch
Last fall, Mrs. Obama spent time with an inspiring group of young women in Malawi who are part of the Girls Opportunity Alliance.
Learn more![Addison, a young Black girl with a light skin tone, films with her camera along Lake Michigan in Chicago. She is wearing a black t-shirt, hoop earrings, and her hair is curly.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/4BlmnwOFn7YkVlYUyNtUdA/bb15e4755ffb1d9df70a156420e6fdf7/Addison__Chicago_2.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports girls through mentorship programs in Chicago.
Learn more![A combination picture that includes the headshots of Ny Whitaker, Clarence Fluker, Jason Rahlan, and Pam Coleman. (From left to right:) Ny Whitaker has a medium deep complexion, long black hair, and dark brown eyes. She is wearing a gold blazer, a blue shirt, and a black watch with a gold frame. She is smiling off into the distance looking away from the camera to the left side. Behind her is a brown wall and a window that overlooks a city building. Jason Rahlan has a pale complexion, dark eyes, a bald head, and a dark brown goatee. He is wearing a checkered shirt and smiling into the camera. Behind him is a city street (presumably a street in Manhattan, New York.) Clarence Fluker has a deep medium skin complexion, a bald head, brown eyes, a mustache, and a closely cut goatee. He is wearing a white button down shirt and smiling into the camera. The background behind him is blue. Pam Coleman has a light olive complexion, blue eyes, and gray wavy hair. She is wearing a green shirt, a blue and red pendant necklace, and smiling into the camera. The background behind her is gray.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3nZDKDZmBz3TaRWSkeW0ol/3d2faa889f79770225df9fa870933ab9/August_Alumni_Social_Image_Feed.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Youth
- Scholars
Find out what Obama Scholars and Voyagers are learning from our alumni.
Learn more![President Obama sits in a circle and speaks to Leaders with a range of ages and light to medium skin tones. His arms are outstretched. He is wearing a gray button up.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/5QMH3C8pymC15kORjTbfyu/44825af5cab38c5d50ff1a1c489f1a63/52991320655_1f437e538d_o.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- The Arts
- Obama Picks
Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.
Learn more![A group of three smiling girls with a range of light to medium skin tones run together on an outdoor court.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3pvVusg9xpono6FXuojMT5/e6a3a98cc13263228be91b0d7e6bf37e/Aspect_Ratio.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Chicago
See how Girls in the Game is empowering girls through sports programming to develop their health, leadership, and life skills.
Learn more![President Obama smiles as he sits with his legs crossed. A sign behind him reads, “Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world” and “Obama Foundation.” Out of focus to the right, two people sit side by side.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/4JgVngNZcG3NnPrDp35dBG/74a26351025aa040d74d7b10338b112b/OF121222CD_2555.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Your Voice
- Barack Obama
Join us in celebrating President Obama’s birthday by writing him a personal note.
Learn more![Elpida Kokkota, a woman with a light skin tone, holds a closed lip smile. She has long black hair and is wearing red lipstick, bracelets on both arms, a white shirt, and floral skirt.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3iRpeagzhjufY6DO3KgpnO/c1f741473deafbfd1c7fa0a9ab0d6b96/ACS_0030.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Leaders
- Changemakers
More than 140,000 women across 155 countries have educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, thanks to the 2023 Obama Leaders.
Learn more![Liza Zaruba, a woman with a light skin tone and long blonde hair, stands in between country flags outside of the United Nations. She rests her hands on her hips and is wearing a white blouse and yellow pants.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/6eSWjbw1dUDiCiDUhrofh/7ef0c207b5253c1835caf7b6b3db0b35/liza-zaruba.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Voyagers
- Global Reach
Explore Liza Zaruba's Summer Voyage, and learn how she plans to apply her new health care skills back in Chicago.
Learn more![placeholder](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/55nZDuGhhQH2NkbmEfVAsW/2fe897bc777252dfcb824247dae2d6e9/mbk-tulsa-hero.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- MBK Alliance
- Programs
ImpactTulsa has fostered a network of partners in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who are specifically focused on impacting the systems that affect BYMOC.
Learn more![MBK NEWARK: “NEWARK YOUTH OPPORTUNITY NETWORK, THE JOURNEY TO IMPACT”](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/7uhR4NCXdkl8GUnzhzKqO0/c117f94e38aa146736601bb4dcc26dda/Paste_image_here.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
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- MBK Alliance
- Programs
MBK Yonkers received recognition as an MBK Model Community in 2023 for demonstrating population-level impact in Milestone 3, achieving a graduation rate of 91% by 2021.
Learn more![missing](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/2GJtFyMhxpLEoiRoxz1xRF/f80d2d86c26c5c42fa782be7de1ca2fb/Paste_image_here.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- MBK Alliance
- Youth
MBK Omaha has become a Model Community for showing a population-level impact on Milestone 6, all youth remain safe from violent crimes by demonstrating a 30 percent decrease in homicides from 2011 to 2022.
Learn more![A group of Black women and girls pose with a van wrapped with M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment branding and images of adolescent Black girls. The group is holding a copy of Governor Prizker’s state proclamation recognizing Girls Health Matters Day.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/13BQEm8zoC9euZjBgzqRGq/5cac27f424e39be14f4da571e6c9f6b0/MGE1.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Chicago
The Girls Opportunity Alliance supports M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment's new Resource Van and the state of Illinois declares first Girls Health Matters Day.
Learn more![A professional headshot of Ashlee Davis. She is standing in front of a glass window with a city skyline behind her. Ashlee has a medium deep complexion and shortly cropped black hair. She is wearing a blue plaid suit and a blue tie. She is smiling in the image.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/56lNNyZIvRLnraYGkb6nDw/49f6a7d84e1aa581af8a01af7c0ab420/Ashlee_Davis_AB_16-9.jpeg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more![Headshot of Dylan Orr. Dylan has an olive complexion with dark wavy hair. He is wearing a dark gray suit with a striped tie. In the image he is standing with his arms crossed on his chest. He has a wedding ring on his left finger.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/2gVWBAI3UXdRzTzNoDUmFO/6b987cb271e889466864907018f46eca/Dylan_Head_Shot_16-9.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more![A candid shot of Pamela Karlan. Pamela is standing outside in front of a large crowd of people. Pamela has pale skin and brown hair cut to her shoulders. She is wearing round glasses, a pearl necklace, and a dark blue blazer and shirt. She is smiling into the camera.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3iE1VPDSnIuqSVUQyG658z/fd0c93af34820d24631c6a28e6ba6836/image__1___1_.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more![An image of Michelle Obama embracing her mother Marian Robinson. Both women have a medium deep complexion and straight dark hair that hits their shoulders. They are both wearing white.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/ZXLWezsDvkGFjr47az6C5/982e905ed6e029ef1d5bbeb668833736/Michelle_Obama_and_Mrs._Robinson.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- In memoriam
- Donate
Honoring the legacy of our “First Mother-in-Law”
Learn more![Watch Meeting—Dec. 31st 1862—Waiting for the Hour by William Tolman Carlton (1863)](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3AGSPzM6YlKbhFYZiKznNK/50ba2ebf8b2f84a9475211e1527ade49/212.t56c37bb7.m800.tif.pv_.xBXc13fAuNgJVHSGR.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Watch
- Equality
Take a look at how President Obama honored this chapter of American history.
Learn more![On a clear blue-sky day, President Obama stands in a hard hat and a brightly colored safety vest at the Obama Presidential construction site and signs a beam. A large group of construction workers with various skin tones also wearing safety clothing surround him.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/2iuQJEpSt8jn794XIOa4el/aeffdcd95f25e369e64c68c10dbd3690/IMGL7053_updated.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Building the Center
- Chicago
The Museum Building at the Obama Presidential Center has reached its final height of 225 feet.
Learn more![Dr. Edwin Quezada, a man with a medium skin tone points as he speaks to an audience. He is wearing glasses and a powder blue suit.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3f9c0j4HI2fbrAjn2jn613/25153ad04a41b94e1d4d3840a0e2a267/52888169973_dd42eb051b_o.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- MBK Alliance
- Youth
Hear directly from one of the My Brother’s Keeper Model Communities on how they achieved a 91 percent graduation rate for students of color.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Community Engagement
Discover how Ladies of Virtue is transforming lives through mentorship and leadership
Learn more![A black-and-white headshot of a woman with long dark wavy hair, parted to the side. She wears a floral blouse and dark suit jacket. There are three graphic circles behind her: one teal, one light green and one white..](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/4lCzl3tt0OJngeRnzhObmm/39ed45a7b53bbdea81a94f90042e50c7/AdrijanaHanusicBecirovic.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Equality
- Defending Democracy
Hear directly from Adrijana Hanušić Bećirović as she talks about human rights and what the Obama Leadership program has meant to her.
Learn more![The image is a combination of the headshots of Jessica Teal, Laura Olin, and Jeron Smith. From [L to R]: The first person is Jessica Teal: she has pale skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a red short-sleeved shirt. She is smiling at the camera. The second person is Jeron Smith: he has brown skin, closely cut black hair, and a mustache. He is wearing a dark blazer with a white t-shirt underneath. In the background of Jeron's headshot is an industrial set with orange lighting and tall metal beams. The third person is Laura Olin: she has pale skin, blue eyes, and blond hair that hits her shoulders. She is wearing a blue and white shirt and smiling at the camera. Behind Laura are green trees.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/6LMo5vdc4FO3gQHXPadCKC/1e43c9c9312587c288c155864c1648a4/May_Feature_Hero_Image.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Presidential History
- The Arts
Meet the minds behind the design, voice, and digital strategy for the Obama campaign and White House.
Learn more![placeholder](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/1lNPWp7OMeftEovnccsGv5/c9d3a213850550c35a953600c391dfcb/GOA2.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Michelle Obama
Find out how 14 organizations will expand their programing and impact
Learn more![A low angle shot shows workers on an orange basket lift affixing a panel of “Tapestry” stone to the lower west face of the Museum Building. A cloudy sunny sky is in the background.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/6wk0VisG4Z26V6hjzOt83B/f3fcdd940ee892b29a699169002a44d1/2024.4.17_Museum_Bldg_Stone_full.jpeg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Building the Center
- Chicago
Check out the latest construction update at the Obama Presidential Center.
Learn more![A group of high school students with a range of light to deep skin tones pose around Gallerist Easy Otabo and artist Michael C. Thorpe. In the background, a monitor displays the Obama Foundation rising sun logo and reads, “Obama Foundation.”](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/bCRuxCkCfkkORqbJPllr5/e4340114ca90b5d97881df8bd08060c6/dyett.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Youth
- The Arts
See how the students explored expression and possibilities at EXPO Chicago.
Learn more![Michelle Obama addresses the Global Summit on Women's Empowerment in Dubai. Michelle Obama is sitting at a long table surrounded by three other women. The women are speaking to one and other and smiling.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/5oRdkUQwdODr8HF14a6wbK/8b2dfa12c8c89c80ae66f94b299455fd/Single_Image.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Programs
Learn more about how the Girls Opportunity Alliance is working to empower and educate girls around the world
Learn more![President Obama is smiling wearing sunglasses, a white hardhat with the Obama Foundation rising sun logo, gloves, and a bright orange safety vest over a long dress coat. He is holding a cup of coffee and standing next to a white woman wearing a neon yellow construction coat, hard hat, and goggles. They are walking in front of three other people with a range of light to deep skin tones wearing orange safety vests and white hard hats. They are all walking in an unfinished building with scaffolding in the background.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/5nFZeHcLXgXEHVQjNugoBN/f263df78894388b28540bce325d90e45/P44_Nov_2023_Site_Visit.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Building the Center
- Chicago
See the latest photos and stay up-to-date on the building process.
Learn more![President Obama sits at a desk signing the Affordable Care Act, surrounded by a group of politicians, then Vice President Joe Biden, and a young boy.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/7tneOrTpIqXIrQlUDIvD9U/93560755af91089e381919a70298db19/AffordableCareActsigning.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Watch
- Presidential History
Hear from President Obama as he reflects on this milestone moment.
Learn more![President Obama and then Vice President Joe Biden clap as they stand at a conference table. In the background, people with a range of light skin tones clap and cheer. All are dressed professionally.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/5Ezr6b3gU6bNtwW16dDvRC/b66e38efbf6b4ecd1542c0265ea448c7/1_dRfbYj1kox63kp7fzsoLYw.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
- Presidential History
- Watch
Personal stories released that highlight the legacy and impact of the ACA
Learn more![The image is a combined photo of five women. The first is Clarissa Kornell: she has long curly dark hair, a light olive complexion and is wearing a dark pink shirt with a light pink scarf. Clarissa is smiling in the picture. The second woman is Sabra Townsend: she has shoulder length locs that are curled. Sabra has a medium brown skinned complexion and is wearing a dark blue blazer with an orange shirt underneath. Sabra is smiling in the picture. The third woman is Juliet Choi: she has dark hair cut into a shoulder-length bob and she has an olive complexion. Juliet is wearing black glasses, a brown necklace, and a short sleeved blue blouse. Juliet is smiling in the picture. The fourth woman is Alefiyah Mesiwala. Alefiyah has long black hair, dark olive skin and hazel eyes. Alefiyah is wearing a dark blue scarf and a black shirt and smiling in the picture. The fifth woman is Jamie Lockhart: Jamie has long dark brown hair and pale skin. Jamie is wearing a pink blazer and a black shirt underneath. Jamie is also wearing a small diamond necklace and smiling in the picture.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/5U7xSytSLsit0cXk9jqdGP/dca6eb5e1f1f2d1fbddb9c3bedfb1a3c/ACA-promo-lightgrey.png?q=75&w=1014&fm=)
- Health & Wellbeing
- Alumni
Meet five women carrying forward the legacy of the Affordable Care Act in their communities
Learn more![An illustration of four people with a range of light to deep skin tones lifting one another up on top of a paper plane. The background is pink.](http://images.ctfassets.net/l7h59hfnlxjx/3mmwnkKbN2XIHW0mNldBIy/f5190279291cc4bd449005400211ea2c/OF_NEWSLETTER_Gritti_01.jpg?q=75&w=1014&fm=webp)
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