Asia-Pacific

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Obama Leader advocates for stronger climate policies

See how Emma uses the law and the power of community to help eradicate gender-based violence.

Read Hay’s story from Vietnam.

Read Kiran’s story from India.

Laxmi’s story

Watch Diana’s story from Malawi.

Throughout May, the Obama Foundation is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.

The story behind how leaders Skye Riggs and Tim Middlemiss founded Ripple—an organization that empowers young adults in Australia to take action in their communities.

Get to know the 21 leaders from 16 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific who are helping us design future programming in the region.

With the help of Foundation supporters and other key stakeholders from the Hawaiʻi community, 21 leaders from across the Asia-Pacific will gather in Hawaiʻi to help design future Obama Foundation programming in the region.