A new chapter of global hope is being written. Over 200 extraordinary leaders from 70 countries and territories have been selected to join the Obama Foundation Leadership Program 2025–2026, uniting voices from every corner of the planet — from the bustling cities of Africa to the islands of the Pacific, from the heart of Europe to the vibrant Americas. 🌎✨ These are the dreamers, doers, and defenders of tomorrow — people who dare to believe that the world can be better, fairer, and more compassionate. 💪🌱📚

Each of these changemakers is tackling some of humanity’s most pressing challenges — fighting climate change, closing education gaps, standing up for democracy, and healing communities divided by conflict. 🌏 They bring courage born from struggle, ideas shaped by compassion, and a relentless drive to serve others. What unites them is not where they come from, but what they stand for — a belief that progress begins when ordinary people come together for extraordinary good. 🤝💫

🔹 What makes this program extraordinary:
✨ It brings together a global network of leaders who learn, connect, and act as one community of purpose.
✨ It equips them with the mindset, skills, and resilience to turn hope into measurable impact.
✨ It builds bridges across cultures and continents — fostering understanding and collaboration for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. 🌍💫

At its heart, the Obama Foundation continues to champion a timeless truth: leadership is not about power, but purpose. 🌟 It begins with empathy — seeing others fully; with service — acting for the common good; and with courage — daring to lead even when the path is uncertain. 🕊️

As the Class of 2025–2026 steps forward, they carry the torch of change, lighting the way for millions who believe in a future built on unity, dignity, and shared humanity. 🌠

“We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” — Barack Obama 💬