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The Obama Foundation is committed to the next generation of changemakers from around the world through scholarships, leadership training, and more.
Obama Foundation 2023 annual report
We've had a busy year and can't wait to show you what we've been up to.
Learn more- Presidential History
- The Arts
Meet the minds behind the design, voice, and digital strategy for the Obama campaign and White House.
Learn more- Voyagers
- Global Reach
Explore Liza Zaruba's Summer Voyage, and learn how she plans to apply her new health care skills back in Chicago.
Learn more- Programs
- Stories
Three of the Obama Foundation's global programs launched new cohorts in 2024. Learn more about these programs and how you can support our Leaders, Scholars, and Voyagers.
Learn more- Youth
- Scholars
Find out what Obama Scholars and Voyagers are learning from our alumni.
Learn more- Leaders
- Equality
More than 140,000 women across 155 countries have educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, thanks to the 2023 Obama Leaders.
Learn more- 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.
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- 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.
Learn more- 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.
Learn more- Health & Wellbeing
- Alumni
Meet five women carrying forward the legacy of the Affordable Care Act in their communities
Learn more- Sustainability
- Leaders
Find out how the 2023 cohort created a non-profit committed to a sustainable future for Africa, one entrepreneur at a time.
Learn more- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Equality
Meet five women making a difference with the help of the Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn more- The Arts
- Leaders
Ahead of her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, hear how one Obama Leader leverages the power of music to educate, entertain, and heal her community.
Learn more- Watch
- MBK Alliance
Get to know two young men carrying forward the legacy of MBK
Learn more- Youth
- MBK Alliance
Take a look back at some of the program's most inspiring moments.
Learn more- Leaders
- Michelle Obama
We marked the fifth anniversary of the Leaders program where it all began.
Learn more- In memoriam
- Building the Center
Learn about the work of civil rights icon John Lewis and his influence on President Obama and the Obama Foundation.
Learn more- 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!
Learn more- Alumni
- Leaders
Meet an Obama Leader supporting Virginians in need.
Learn more- Defending Democracy
- Barack Obama
- Alumni
- The Obama Administration
Meet five people whose time campaigning for President Obama inspired them to continue serving their communities
Learn more- Education
- Leaders
Meet 2023 United States Obama Leader Ryan Pavel, veteran, and CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project.
Learn more- Alumni
- The Obama Administration
Learn about six 2008 alumni and their positive impact on our world 15 years later.
Learn more- Youth
- Leaders
Learn how Ziad Ahmed built a successful company by listening to the next generation.
Learn more- Equality
- Voyagers
Nick Kennedy, an Obama-Chesky Voyager, is advocating for the preservation of Indigenous culture.
Learn more- Leaders
- USA
Learn how Bethany Rivera Molinar is transforming her Texas neighborhood through community work.
Learn more- Health & Wellbeing
- Scholars
DeKevious Wilson strengthens youth mental health through policy work.
Learn more- Alumni
- Equality
Meet the Obama alum who is championing disability rights for all.
Learn more- Youth
- Chicago
We partner with Local Lunchbox to provide thousands of meals to our young people over the summer months.
Learn more- Equality
- Leaders
Progress for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda has been hindered by the current cultural and political landscape.
Learn more- Event
- Leaders
Get a look inside the week-long leadership and cultural experience.
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