Educational material

How Sonia Garcia is closing the SNAP gap in Cook County, one application at a time.

Learn how Charlie Galbraith has committed his life to justice for Indigenous people across the country.

How a child's plea for peace changed this Obama Leader's life

Learn how Charles Klaikaew uses his skills to help one of Thailand’s most overlooked communities gain a voice at the decision-making table.

These Obama Leaders alumni are giving back, mentoring new cohorts, and proving that leadership doesn’t end—it evolves.

As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, our brand identity enters a new chapter.

Discover how Royal Ramey’s Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program transforms lives, trains firefighters, and combats California’s wildfire crisis.

A 5-step guide to embracing pluralism, fostering connection, and engaging inclusively this holiday season.

The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.

The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.

This Pride Month and every month, we are committed to uplifting and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Together, we can do our part to reduce our environmental impact and live more sustainably. Whether you’re in Chicago or in far corners of the globe— we hope you’ll be a part of this collective work.

April is Earth Month! At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by the belief that ordinary people working together can create positive change.

Join other Obama alumni in coming together to support the naming of the Water Terrace at the Obama Presidential Center in honor of the life and legacy of President Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham—as a gift for the President’s 61st birthday.

In a candid conversation with Obama Foundation Scholars and Fellows earlier this summer, Mrs. Obama encouraged us all to address racial injustice in our own communities by having hard conversations at our own kitchen tables, in our workplaces, and in our s

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a grave toll on us all. Take care of yourself; take care of your loved ones. And if you can, step up and lead so your communities come out of this stronger.

Today, President and Mrs. Obama joined Chicago Public Library’s “Live from the Library” story time sessions, to read “The Word Collector” by Peter Reynolds.

Take a few minutes to watch how Frederick Douglass made Jackson Park a part of Black history—and catch up on how we’ve honored Black history all month long.