Over 200 extraordinary leaders from 70 countries and territories have been selected to join the Obama Foundation Leadership Program for 2025-2026! 🌏💖 From Africa’s vibrant communities to Asia-Pacific’s innovation hubs, from Europe’s historic cities to the heart of the U.S., these changemakers are stepping forward with courage, vision, and determination to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges — from climate change 🌱 and education equity 📚, to strengthening democracy 🗳️ and promoting social justice.What makes this cohort truly unstoppable? 🔥

• Learning without limits: They are absorbing knowledge, sharing ideas, and daring to dream beyond boundaries 💡⚡. Every lecture, discussion, and mentorship session equips them with the tools to turn bold visions into real-world impact.

• Transforming hope into action: These leaders are taking the spark of hope and turning it into concrete projects that change lives 💪✨. Whether it’s creating sustainable solutions for their communities or launching initiatives that inspire global movements, they are proving that action is the ultimate form of optimism.

• Building bridges across borders: Collaboration, empathy, and connection are at the heart of everything they do 🌈🤝. By working together across cultures, continents, and perspectives, they are demonstrating that real change requires unity, understanding, and shared purpose.

This cohort embodies the truth that change doesn’t wait — it is made by those brave enough to step forward. Each participant carries not only their own dreams but also the hopes of countless others in their communities, inspiring others to rise and act alongside them.
💫 The Obama Foundation is nurturing this next generation of leaders, giving them a platform to amplify their voices, strengthen their impact, and leave a legacy of progress and compassion 🌍💖. Every workshop attended, every connection made, every initiative launched is a testament to the power of collective leadership and unwavering hope.Together, these changemakers are proving that no challenge is too great when vision meets action, and no dream is too big when fueled by courage and purpose. 🌱✨ They remind us that leadership is not about power — it’s about service, empathy, and the relentless pursuit of a better world.
To the 2025-2026 Class of the Obama Foundation Leadership Program — you are the dreamers, the builders, the connectors, and the catalysts for change 🌟💪. The world is watching, inspired, and most importantly, ready to follow your lead. 🌏💖