Obama Foundation planted and investing

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Today marks an important milestone in the history of the Obama Foundation. For the past year, we've been working around the clock and around the world to help a new class of leaders change history.

In Johannesburg, we brought together the future of a continent, connecting leaders from Algeria to Zambia so they can achieve more together than they can alone.

In cities around the world, we've identified Scholars and Fellows who have already made their mark on the world and we're investing in them to make an even bigger impact.

In countries throughout the developing world, we're supporting grassroots leaders who are working to ensure that adolescent girls have access to education and the opportunity to achieve their full potential—something we all know Michelle cares about deeply.

In communities across America, are investing in organizations that are breaking down the barriers that our boys and young men of color face.

In cities like Phoenix and Columbia, we've launched programs that seek to empower and train young leaders to create the world they want to see.

And here in Chicago, we are working hand-in-hand with our neighbors to ensure the Obama Presidential Center serves as an economic engine for the South Side and a source of hope for kids around the world and around the city.

For the first time, we're bringing all of these folks together for the second Obama Foundation Summit.

And you're invited to tune in: Go ahead and bookmark this link and we'll start our livestream of the Summit tonight at 5:30PM CST.

Link: https://www.obama.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=obamafound&utm_content=5+-+You+can+watch+that+conversation+and+ever&utm_campaign=20181118_summit_p44_preview_monthly&source=20181118_summit_p44_preview_monthly