June 28, 2018
Obama Foundation Scholars at Columbia University
Twelve emerging social leaders have been selected as the inaugural class of international Obama Foundation Scholars at Columbia University. The scholars will spend a year working with professors and practitioners to find tangible solutions to global problems. Get to know them here.
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June 27, 2018
Limited Edition Pride Buttons for Sustaining Donors
Continue celebrating pride and be a part of our work. Become a sustaining donor today and receive a limited edition Pride button, featured at the Chicago Pride Parade. Show your pride.
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June 20, 2018
Recognizing World Refugee Day by Meeting One of our Fellows
In recognition of World Refugee Day — and to kick off a new Q&A series featuring the inaugural class of Obama Foundation Fellows — we’re interviewing Zarlasht Halaimzai, founder of Refugee Trauma Initiative (RTI). Read the interview here.
June 19, 2018
On the ground at the Chicago Community Conversation
We hosted our first-ever Chicago Community Conversation to bring together people doing incredible work for communities throughout the City. See more from the day here.
June 17, 2018
On the Father’s Day Menu: Inspiration
“Our stories matter. They have power. And you never know who they’ll inspire.” Artist Lynell Jinks creates masterpieces on his childrens’ paper… More![Announcing the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program](http://web.archive.org./web/20180701222536im_/https://www.obama.org/wp-content/uploads/1_uON7il3mKT1jBiiTxmL68Q-640x0-c-default.jpeg)
Announcing the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program
Learn more about our newest program and sign up for the latest news and updates. Read more
This community taught me that ordinary people, when working together, can do extraordinary things.
President Obama
May 4, 2018
Our Commitment to our Neighbors
Today, we are unveiling the Obama Foundation Community Commitments — our pledge to make sure the community that gave the Obamas so much benefits directly… MoreMeet the 2018 Fellows
Get to know the very first class of Obama Foundation Fellows, who hail from 11 countries around the world. Read more