“We are trying to empower youth to achieve their potential, regardless of the circumstances they’re currently in.” After meeting at the 2018 #ObamaSummit, Obama Scholar Vanessa Paranjothy teamed up with Obama Leader Robert Katende to bring her project, Freedom Cups, to his SOM Chess Academy in Uganda. See how this cross-continent collaboration empowers women by helping them manage their periods while staying in school. | Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation Scholars program supports rising leaders from around the world through a one-year academic experience at The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Make sure they don’t miss their chance to apply by April 17: http://obama.org/scholars | Obama Foundation

Our stories matter. So keep sharing. Keep writing. Keep going. At the 2018 Obama Foundation Summit, hundreds of incredible community leaders added their voices to a conversation about the importance of sharing stories to bridge divides, build relationships, and create change. | Obama Foundation