Education stories

- Leaders
- Alumni
Obama Leadership Alumni, William Smith-Stubbs, tackles mental health, online hate, and societal division through bold campaigns and inclusive dialogue.
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- Voyagers
- Sustainability
Eduardo Marchi Linardi shows how empowering youth can shape climate policy and drive meaningful change on national and global levels.
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- Programs
- Youth
After losing her sister, Tammy Darcy launched The Shona Project to uplift Irish girls with support and mentorship.
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- USA
Han Pham is building connection, visibility, and civic engagement through her community-led work with Badass Asian Women.
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- Changemakers
Kamala Avila-Salmon shares how inclusive storytelling drives cultural change, uplifts diverse voices, and fosters deeper human connection.
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- Stories
- Scholars
Discover how Alani uses servant leadership to empower women fishers across Fiji and the Pacific Islands economically.
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- Community Engagement
- Chicago
Julia Perkins founded Studio Yogi to make wellness accessible for all. Here’s how!
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- Building the Center
- First Look
As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, our brand identity enters a new chapter.
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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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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports education access for adolescent girls in Tanzania.
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- 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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- Defending Democracy
- Virtual Event
A 5-step guide to embracing pluralism, fostering connection, and engaging inclusively this holiday season.
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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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- The Arts
The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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- The Arts
The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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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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- Voyagers
- Global Reach
Explore Liza Zaruba's Summer Voyage, and learn how she plans to apply her new health care skills back in Chicago.
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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.
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- Youth
- The Arts
See how the students explored expression and possibilities at EXPO Chicago.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Programs
Learn more about how the Girls Opportunity Alliance is working to empower and educate girls around the world
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- Leaders
- USA
Meet 2023 United States Obama Leader Ryan Pavel, veteran, and CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project.
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- Leaders
- Europe
Find out how Elpida is making a difference for female entrepreneurs in Kenya.
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- Equality
- Leaders
Learn how Ireen is improving the livelihood of women and girls in Zambia’s rural communities.
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