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Jul

Mandela Day

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Ahead of Mandela Day, I spoke with the talented young people who just completed our @ObamaFoundation Leaders Africa program. They’ve been working on some of the most pressing issues across the continent, and are working together to find solutions. I couldn’t be prouder of them. pic.twitter.com/D72wZs8V1M
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2022

Dec

Making A Bigger Impact

By Nerdy Wonka 102 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #ObamaLeaders, africa, Community Organizing, First Lady, health, leadership, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama Leaders, Public Health, tweets, Women's Rights, Young African Leaders Initiative

I am so proud of these young leaders who are putting in the work to build on their leadership skills, connect with one another, and make a bigger impact across Africa. The work they're doing couldn’t be more important. Barack and I will be cheering these #ObamaLeaders on! https://t.co/goe7AxWhaO
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 16, 2021

Aug

Change Across The Continent

By Nerdy Wonka 132 Comments

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Tags: africa, Barack Obama, Basketball, nba, Obama, President, sports, tweets

One of the things I’ve always loved about basketball is the fact that it brings people together and empowers young people everywhere. I’m proud to join the team at @NBA_Africa and look forward to seeing the change we can create across the continent. https://t.co/MzzFgm5QbT
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 27, 2021

Oct

#DayOfTheGirl

By Nerdy Wonka 125 Comments

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Tags: #62MillionGirls, #GlobalGirlsAlliance, africa, education, First Lady, Girls Alliance, Girls Opportunity Alliance, Global Girls Alliance, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, Scholarship, Today Show, tweets, vietnam

With #DayoftheGirl on Friday, I want you to meet Diana, whose life was transformed by a scholarship from @AGEAfrica… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 07, 2019

Happy #DayoftheGirl! I’m excited to share that in December, I’ll be visiting Vietnam to meet some of the inspiring… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2019

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I hope you'll take some time today to learn about the organizations we’re spotlighting through the @GirlsAlliance—l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2019

This International Day of the Girl, former first lady @MichelleObama reveals that she and @JennaBushHager will be t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2019

Jul

Obama Leaders In Johannesburg

By Nerdy Wonka 138 Comments

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Tags: #GlobalGirlsAlliance, #ObamaLeaders, africa, Girls Alliance, Global Girls Alliance, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama Leaders, Political And Funny Tweets, South Africa, tweets

So proud of the #ObamaLeaders gathered in Johannesburg this week! These folks are working hard and dreaming big—and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 12, 2019

Jul

Connecting Global Leaders

By Nerdy Wonka 115 Comments

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Tags: africa, Barack Obama, Chicago, Community Organizing, leadership, Obama, Obama Foundation, Political And Funny Tweets, President, report, singapore, South Africa, tweets

No one changes the world alone. That’s why the @ObamaFoundation is connecting emerging leaders from South Africa to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 02, 2019

May

President Obama In Conversation With Graça Machel

By Nerdy Wonka 134 Comments

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Tags: #NMAAHC, africa, Barack Obama, Black History, celebration, Dinner, graca, interview, leadership, legacy, mandela, michel, National Museum of African American History And Culture, nelson, Nelson Mandela, Obama, panel, President, summit, Town Hall, washington

Mar

Suffering And Loss

By Nerdy Wonka 112 Comments

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Tags: #ActOnClimate, africa, Barack Obama, charity, Climate Change, Cyclone, donation, donations, Flood, Flooding, floods, malawi, midwest, Mozambique, nebraska, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, zimbabwe

The floods in the Midwest and in southern Africa are heartbreaking. Suffering and loss on two sides of the world ca… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 20, 2019

And here are some ways to help cyclone victims in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe: pbs.org/newshour/world…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 20, 2019

Jul

The Joy Of Reading

By Nerdy Wonka 122 Comments

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Tags: africa, books, facebook, kenya, mandela, Nigeria, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, South Africa, tweets

This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2018

Apr

Talented Young Leaders

By Nerdy Wonka 118 Comments

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Tags: africa, leaders, leadership, Obama, Obama Foundation, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets, YALI

These talented young people will create a better future not just in Africa, but around the world. I can’t wait to s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 23, 2018

We’re excited to announce Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa, a one-year program to train and support 200 emerging le… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) April 23, 2018