Education stories

- Building the Center
- First Look
As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, our brand identity enters a new chapter.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
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See how Praize Productions, Inc. nurtures girls’ talent, self-expression, and life skills through performing arts.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps educate and empower the next generation of Nepali girls.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps close the gender gap in STEM through digital literacy training for girls.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps address transportation barriers and safety for girls in Vietnam.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance helps adolescent girls in Kenya access high-quality education and holistic support.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports education access for adolescent girls in Tanzania.
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- Take Action
- Leaders
Discover how Royal Ramey’s Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program transforms lives, trains firefighters, and combats California’s wildfire crisis.
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- Defending Democracy
- Virtual Event
A 5-step guide to embracing pluralism, fostering connection, and engaging inclusively this holiday season.
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- MBK Alliance
- Programs
More than 100 incoming freshmen at three Chicago high schools got a jumpstart on their high school careers this summer
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- The Arts
The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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- The Arts
The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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- First Look
- Building the Center
This unique partnership is the first of its kind and will feature digital media spaces and educational resources for kids and adults.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports secondary education for girls in rural Peru.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
See how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports STEM education for Kenyan girls with disabilities.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports community-driven solutions that advance equality and climate justice in Tanzania.
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- Programs
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Last fall, Mrs. Obama spent time with an inspiring group of young women in Malawi who are part of the Girls Opportunity Alliance.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports girls through mentorship programs in Chicago.
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- Voyagers
- Global Reach
Explore Liza Zaruba's Summer Voyage, and learn how she plans to apply her new health care skills back in Chicago.
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- MBK Alliance
- Youth
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.
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- 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.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Community Engagement
Discover how Ladies of Virtue is transforming lives through mentorship and leadership
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- 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.
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- Youth
- The Arts
See how the students explored expression and possibilities at EXPO Chicago.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Programs
Learn more about how the Girls Opportunity Alliance is working to empower and educate girls around the world
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- Leaders
- USA
Meet 2023 United States Obama Leader Ryan Pavel, veteran, and CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project.
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- Leaders
- Europe
Find out how Elpida is making a difference for female entrepreneurs in Kenya.
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- Equality
- Leaders
Learn how Ireen is improving the livelihood of women and girls in Zambia’s rural communities.
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- Stories
- Programs
As we reflect on this year, we couldn’t be more proud of the work of our global network of leaders who are tackling some of the most vital issues of our time and working together to strengthen their communities and our institutions.
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- Chicago
- Youth
This week, President and Mrs. Obama returned home for a series of events on the South and West Side of Chicago
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