It’s not just a building. We are looking at transforming Jackson Park so that it once again becomes a people’s park.

– President Obama, 2017

Over the past few days, the first class of @obamafoundation Fellows gathered to get to know each other and share what they’ve learned from their inspiring work. From Minnesota to Mali, these 20 leaders have dedicated their lives to building a better world. I can’t wait to learn from each of them and watch their impact grow as they work together and with us over the next two years.

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Announcing the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program

Learn more about our newest program and sign up for the latest news and updates. Read more

We’re excited to announce a partnership that will bring a new @chipublib branch to the Obama Presidential Center campus. https://t.co/H1Wei86PR9
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) May 1, 2018

May 4, 2018

Our Commitment to our Neighbors

Today, we are unveiling the Obama Foundation Community Commitments — our pledge to make sure the community that gave the Obamas so much benefits directly… More

This community taught me that ordinary people, when working together, can do extraordinary things.

President Obama

Good morning, Chicago! Today we’re headed to the Chicago Plan Commission to present our vision for the Obama Presidential Center—a big step in the process to bring the OPC to the South Side where it belongs.
— Mike Strautmanis (@StrautMike) May 17, 2018

Meet the 2018 Fellows

Get to know the very first class of Obama Foundation Fellows, who hail from 11 countries around the world. Read more

To honor the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s death, President Obama and Congressman John Lewis participated in a My Brother’s Keeper Alliance roundtable with students from Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Washington, D.C. President Obama, Congressman Lewis, and the students discussed Dr. King’s legacy and how his mission remains relevant in today’s world.

Our mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.

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