The Obama Foundation activates people around the world to more powerfully participate, through leadership training, values-based curriculum, and community building. Presidential Center Programs and Events Join programs and events designed to foster community, education, and creativity. Explore a series of activities ranging from live music to gardening activities to youth sports. Teen Action Lab The Foundation and After School Matters partner together to bring hands-on sports and wellness programming to teens across the South Side. Learn More Teen Action Lab The Foundation and After School Matters partner together to bring hands-on sports and wellness programming to teens across the South Side. Civics and Democracy Education Explore programs designed to help students and educators cultivate their knowledge of our democracy and support values-based citizenry. Learn More Civics and Democracy Education Explore programs designed to help students and educators cultivate their knowledge of our democracy and support values-based citizenry. Performances Live performances bring The Center to life with dance, theater, music, and moments of shared joy for visitors. Live performances bring The Center to life with dance, theater, music, and moments of shared joy for visitors. Summer Garden Gatherings Find community on campus in an events series celebrating wellness and creativity all summer long. Learn More Summer Garden Gatherings Find community on campus in an events series celebrating wellness and creativity all summer long. Global Leadership Programs Leadership Development programs and scholarships that connect, inspire, and empower leaders committed to advancing the common good.

Obama Leaders An eight-month virtual leadership development journey for 24-45 year old leaders in a regional cohort model–Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States–focused on supporting leaders to accelerating lasting change in their communities and regions. Learn More An eight-month virtual leadership development journey for 24-45 year old leaders in a regional cohort model–Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States–focused on supporting leaders to accelerating lasting change in their communities and regions. Obama Foundation Scholars An academic year-long leadership program, run with the University of Chicago and Columbia University, supporting changemakers across disciplines and issue areas to increase the impact of their work. Learn More Obama Foundation Scholars An academic year-long leadership program, run with the University of Chicago and Columbia University, supporting changemakers across disciplines and issue areas to increase the impact of their work. Voyager Scholarship The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program for undergraduate students in the U.S. committed to pursuing careers in public service. Learn More Voyager Scholarship The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program for undergraduate students in the U.S. committed to pursuing careers in public service. Obama Leadership Network The alumni home for graduates of all Obama global programs where leaders collaborate to continue expanding their impact. Learn More Obama Leadership Network The alumni home for graduates of all Obama global programs where leaders collaborate to continue expanding their impact. Foundation Initiatives Driving systemic change through targeted initiatives that uplift adolescent girls and young men of color to reach their highest potential. My Brother's Keeper Alliance Girls Opportunity Alliance Program stories Sign up for the latest on our Programs & Scholarships