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• Stories
• Equality

See how Project Exploration creates dynamic STEM learning opportunities for girls on the West Side of Chicago.

• Presidential History
• The Obama Administration

A look back at the beginning of President Obama’s candidacy as we celebrate what’s to come at the Obama Presidential Center

• Equality
• Community Engagement

See how the Girls Opportunity Alliance brings together leaders from across Chicago for connection and capacity building.

• Leaders
• Asia-Pacific

Leaders from across Asia-Pacific gathered in Bangkok to share insights, grow skills, and foster collaboration within the Obama Leadership Network.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• The Arts

See how Praize Productions, Inc. nurtures girls’ talent, self-expression, and life skills through performing arts.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Asia-Pacific

Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps educate and empower the next generation of Nepali girls.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Africa

Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps close the gender gap in STEM through digital literacy training for girls.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Asia-Pacific

Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps address transportation barriers and safety for girls in Vietnam.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Africa

Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps adolescent girls in Kenya access high-quality education and holistic support.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Africa

Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports education access for adolescent girls in Tanzania.

• Stories
• Programs

As we close out this exciting, impact-filled year, we wanted to share some of our favorite memories.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Global Reach

Watch grassroots leaders from Botswana, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Barbados, and Nepal share their impact empowering girls worldwide with Mrs. Obama.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Youth

Learn how the Alliance is joining forces with 26 organizations serving adolescent girls in Chicago and around the world

• Programs
• The Arts

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

• Programs
• The Arts

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

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Global Reach

Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports secondary education for girls in rural Peru.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Global Reach

See how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports STEM education for Kenyan girls with disabilities.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Africa

Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports community-driven solutions that advance equality and climate justice in Tanzania.

• Programs
• Education

Last fall, Mrs. Obama spent time with an inspiring group of young women in Malawi who are part of the Girls Opportunity Alliance.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Chicago

Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports girls through mentorship programs in Chicago.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Chicago

See how Girls in the Game is empowering girls through sports programming to develop their health, leadership, and life skills.

• 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.

• Equality
• The Arts

Take a look at how President Obama honored this chapter of American history.

• Building the Center
• Chicago

The Museum Building at the Obama Presidential Center has reached its final height of 225 feet.

• 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.

• 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.

• Girls Opportunity Alliance
• Michelle Obama

Find out how 14 organizations will expand their programing and impact

• Presidential History
• The Obama Administration

Hear from President Obama as he reflects on this milestone moment.

• Presidential History
• Health & Wellbeing

Personal stories released that highlight the legacy and impact of the ACA

• Building the Center
• Barack Obama

Get a sneak peek at a four-story digital wall that will celebrate the “Power of Words” and pay homage to the first digital President.

• MBK Alliance
• Youth

Get to know two young men carrying forward the legacy of MBK

• Youth
• Voyagers

Meet recipients of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service or learn how you can apply to be in the next cohort!

• Defending Democracy
• Event

Check out the highlights!

• First Look
• The Arts

Artist Brandon Breaux and Dyett High School students showcase the power of culture and community.

• Youth
• Chicago

We partner with Local Lunchbox to provide thousands of meals to our young people over the summer months.

• Event
• Leaders

Get a look inside the week-long leadership and cultural experience.