Thanks to your generosity in 2024, we helped inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world through our programming at the Obama Foundation. We also made tremendous progress on the construction of the Obama Presidential Center, a 19-acre campus that will boast a world-class museum and other community-driven programming. Help sustain our work this #GivingTuesday by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gbTsEEzP
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Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world.
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At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Our mission is to inspire those people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone. We were founded by community organizers, so when we seek change, we do it by bringing people together. That approach begins at home, on the South Side of Chicago, where we are building the Obama Presidential Center. The Center represents a historic opportunity for Chicago: a chance to build a world-class museum and public gathering space that celebrates our nation’s first African American President and First Lady, steps away from where he began his career, where she was raised, and where—together—they made their home. But that approach extends to all our work, whether it’s holding leadership training sessions in communities throughout the U.S., bringing local leaders together in countries around the world, working to support the global education of girls, or ensuring young men of color have pathways to opportunity. As President Obama has said, “we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together.” So join us.
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Ahead of the #DemocracyForum on Thursday, sign up for our new SMS program for exclusive updates throughout the event and resources to keep the conversation going afterward. 📲 https://lnkd.in/gaqrMAzV
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We’re less than a week away from the third annual #DemocracyForum! President Obama will join our main stage programming for a conversation with young changemakers about how they’re approaching the hard, on-the-ground work of strengthening our democracy in an increasingly polarized society Save your virtual seat to hear from Manu Meel, Nika Kovac, and Ainka Jackson on Dec. 5: https://lnkd.in/gZ9qWczH
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🍁 Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and savor the moments that bring us together. But it's also a reminder that giving back is just as important as giving thanks. In this 2013 photo, the Obamas are seen at a Thanksgiving service event at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C.
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In a nation as diverse as America, how can we navigate deep disagreements while still finding common ground that leads, then, to common action? That’s the focus of our third annual #DemocracyForum on December 5: exploring the idea of pluralism and building the habits and strategies that will help us not only disagree, but foster understanding for generations to come. Save your virtual spot: https://lnkd.in/gZ9qWczH
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We’re thrilled to share Ryan Reynolds, Reyna Roberts, and Ayad Akhtar will join us at the #DemocracyForum on December 5 for a discussion on how culture shapes our world and connects us all. From personal insights to powerful stories, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 📅 December 5th 📍 Live streamed for all to tune in 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZ9qWczH
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In the lead-up to the 2024 #DemocracyForum on Dec. 5, we spoke with Joséphine Goube, one of our 2024-25 #ObamaScholars from Columbia University. Joséphine is the CEO of Sistech, an organization that helps refugee women break into the tech world. Read how pluralism shapes her work and everyday life: https://lnkd.in/d3wntqnS
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Last month we announced the third annual #DemocracyForum. Today we’re excited to share some of the special guests who will take the stage on Dec. 5, including Ainka Jackson from Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation, Layla Zaidane from Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project), and more. See the full schedule: https://lnkd.in/gZ9qWczH
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Calling all changemakers! We are looking for the next group of #ObamaLeaders in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States! Our Obama Foundation Leaders program aims to inspire, empower, and connect changemakers to accelerate positive change in their communities. Whether you’re focused on ending gender-based violence, increasing access to education, or solving the climate crisis – we want you to apply! Visit https://lnkd.in/gDfFukBr for more details. Applications close Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
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This #VeteransDay, let’s take a moment to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women — including the many #ObamaLeaders who have served. One of those inspiring leaders is Jonathan Pride. Jonathan is the vice president of field operations for NPower, a national nonprofit that provides pathways to prosperity for veterans and young adults from underserved communities by helping them launch digital careers in information technology. Jonathan is a former US Army military intelligence officer and combat veteran who believes that access to education is the key to championing American democracy and breaking the vicious cycle of poverty.
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