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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.

Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance is supporting 54 grassroots organizations from 28 countries to empower girls around the world.

President Obama discussed the rise of authoritarianism with three alumni of The Obama Foundation’s leadership programs from Poland and Hungary.

Why saying I love you matters—with insights from President and Mrs. Obama.

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

Ten more artists have been commissioned to have their work appear at the Obama Presidential Center.

Climate changemakers share their journeys to driving global change and shaping a sustainable future.

On this Labor Day, get a glimpse of some of the meaningful buttons labor unions made to support President Obama’s campaigns.

Check out President Obama’s summer book picks—in his own words.

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

Chuck Kennedy, photographer, reflects on capturing The Obamas legacy—intimate moments and historic milestones—soon on display at the Obama Presidential Center.

President Obama and the inaugural class of MBK Ambassadors join together for their first formal convening.

To commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, we spoke with 2024-2025 Obama Leader and two-time Paralympian Vladyslava Kravchenko, a driving force in Malta’s Para sports.

61 countries, 100 students, one unforgettable summer.

Obama Leadership Alumni, William Smith-Stubbs, tackles mental health, online hate, and societal division through bold campaigns and inclusive dialogue.

President Obama joined MBK youth from Newark and Chicago to discuss their transformative journey to Brazil, hearing how they grew as leaders finding their place in the world

Ten years later, we're revisiting the day love won, a nation grieved, and justice arrived—like a thunderbolt.

Jibreel Jalloh, a passionate civic leader and community organizer from Canarsie, Brooklyn, shares his challenges of addressing gun violence and environmental issues.

Take a look at a few Obama leaders fighting for racial equality across the country.

Obama Leaders are championing LGBTQIA+ rights, not just in celebration, but in action.

From Chicago to Nairobi, fathers and mentors share how parenting deepened their leadership and strengthened their communities.

Take a look at passage of DACA through the eyes of leader and Obama alum, Julie Chávez Rodriguez

Eduardo Marchi Linardi shows how empowering youth can shape climate policy and drive meaningful change on national and global levels.

After losing her sister, Tammy Darcy launched The Shona Project to uplift Irish girls with support and mentorship.

Han Pham is building connection, visibility, and civic engagement through her community-led work with Badass Asian Women.

Celebrate Sustainability Month with us and take a look at the latest developments at the Presidential Center

Kamala Avila-Salmon shares how inclusive storytelling drives cultural change, uplifts diverse voices, and fosters deeper human connection.

See how eight young men from Chicago and Newark gain leadership skills and cultural insight during MBKA's exchange program in Brazil.

Watch how Moving the Goalposts is empowering girls through soccer with support from the Girls Opportunity Alliance.

Take a look at three alumni advocating for a greener, cleaner climate across different sectors

This Earth Day, learn from two of our Leaders who are working every day to protect the one planet we’ve got!

Meet the MBK Alliance youth attending the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.

Discover how Alani uses servant leadership to empower women fishers across Fiji and the Pacific Islands economically.

Get to know a few Obama alums changing the landscape of health care across the globe