Education stories

How Sonia Garcia is closing the SNAP gap in Cook County, one application at a time.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Julia Perkins founded Studio Yogi to make wellness accessible for all. Here’s how!

As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, our brand identity enters a new chapter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover how Royal Ramey’s Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program transforms lives, trains firefighters, and combats California’s wildfire crisis.

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

More than 100 incoming freshmen at three Chicago high schools got a jumpstart on their high school careers this summer

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

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

This unique partnership is the first of its kind and will feature digital media spaces and educational resources for kids and adults.

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

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

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

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

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

Explore Liza Zaruba's Summer Voyage, and learn how she plans to apply her new health care skills back in Chicago.

MBK Omaha has become a Model Community for showing a population-level impact on Milestone 6, all youth remain safe from violent crimes by demonstrating a 30 percent decrease in homicides from 2011 to 2022.

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.

Discover how Ladies of Virtue is transforming lives through mentorship and leadership