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Take action to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
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Girls Opportunity Alliance provides more than $1 million in support on International Day of the Girl

Learn how the Alliance is joining forces with 26 organizations serving adolescent girls in Chicago and around the world

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Monumental painted-glass window, “Uprising of the Sun,” will welcome visitors to the Obama Presidential Center

Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high installation is inspired by President Obama’s remarks at the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery.

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Obama-Chesky Voyager travels from Togo to Geneva to make a difference in health care

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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Meet the next generation of changemakers

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.

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Meet four Obama Alumni mentors helping the next generation of changemakers

Find out what Obama Scholars and Voyagers are learning from our alumni.

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Get to know the 2023–2025 Voyagers cohort

Meet recipients of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service or learn how you can apply to be in the next cohort!

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Leaders alumni and Mrs. Obama reconnect in Africa

We marked the fifth anniversary of the Leaders program where it all began.

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  • Chicago
Construction update October 2024: Concrete is complete at the Obama Presidential Center

Concrete construction across the site is complete. The Sky Room and Oval Office are taking shape.

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See President Obama’s reaction to the Museum’s newest (and largest!) exhibit

Get a sneak peek at a four-story digital wall that will celebrate the “Power of Words” and pay homage to the first digital President.

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The Obama Presidential Center’s commitment to environmental sustainability

Explore the Center’s environmentally sustainable designs, from buildings to gardens.

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Meet the local talent building the Obama Presidential Center

Learn how we're getting local residents involved in the building trades.

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Girls Opportunity Alliance helps girls' sports and leadership program expand to Chicago’s South Side

See how Girls in the Game is empowering girls through sports programming to develop their health, leadership, and life skills.

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Chicago high school students meet artists on Obama Foundation Futures Series field trip

See how the students explored expression and possibilities at EXPO Chicago.

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Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance announces $500,000 Commitment to Empower Girls in Chicago

Find out how 14 organizations will expand their programing and impact.

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Obama Leader amplifies the music of Black composers

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.

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Just announced: 2024 Democracy Forum

Join virtually on December 5th to watch global leaders, changemakers, President Obama focus on pluralism and a path toward bringing change home.

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3 takeaways from the 2023 Democracy Forum

Learn how you can help foster global democracy and civic engagement.

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Read President Obama’s remarks from the 2023 Democracy Forum
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Democracy in the digital realm

Hear President Obama share his vision for the internet in this keynote address at Stanford University.

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President Obama’s favorite books and music of the summer

Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.

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Michelle Obama’s Ultimate Apple Cobbler Recipe

Now you can make the former first lady’s holiday favorite at home!

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President Obama's 2024 March Madness Picks

See how the President's predictions panned out!

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  • Barack Obama
Obama-themed valentines to share with your love

Celebrate your Valentine today with one of our downloadable cards!

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President Obama’s 2023 March Madness picks

Compare brackets and find out how President Obama’s predictions panned out.

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