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Earlier this week, President Obama announced a new class of 105 Obama Foundation Leaders. These changemakers will join three 35-member regional cohorts representing Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe as part of our Obama Foundation Leaders program. The 2023 class of Obama Leaders represent 75 nations and territories and are working on a wide range of issues, from addressing the climate crisis to advocating for refugee and disability rights. I’m excited to introduce you to three of our Leaders today, and I hope you’ll check out all of our Leaders’ unique and compelling stories at obama.org/leaders and on Twitter and Instagram. Thokozile Nhlumayo, South Africa |
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Thokozile “Thoko” Nhlumayo is working to get young people involved in government across Africa. She founded the #NotTooYoungToLead Movement, which focuses on increasing the number of young people African governments have in office. She also serves as the Secretary General of the International Youth Parliament.
Thoko launched the LGBTQ+ Political Leaders Program in South Africa and Namibia, which seeks to achieve full equality for LGBTQ+ people by building, supporting, and advancing a diverse network of LGBTQ+ public leaders.
Thokozile’s own experience of being denied opportunities to hold public office due to her age and gender sparked her passion for advocating for the inclusion of young people in leadership roles.
Kim Lim, Malaysia
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Kim Lim is a co-founder and CEO of PichaEats, a humanitarian venture on a mission to serve great meals while helping Malaysian refugees rebuild their lives.
The organization identifies families who can cook, trains them to become professional chefs, assists with branding and marketing efforts, and coordinates the logistics so that the food can reach catering clients. Since its inception in 2016, PichaEats has collaborated with 35 chefs, catered 350,000 meals, and spurred 2.5 million Malaysian ringgit in profits for refugee families.
Kim is passionate about how social entrepreneurship can become a tool to alleviate poverty, provide access to quality education, and restore dignity.
Mihai Toader-Pasti, Romania
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| Mihai Toader-Pasti is working to create sustainable micro-communities across Romania through the organization he co-founded, IntreVecini. He also co-founded Romania's most-awarded sustainability non-profit, EFdeN, which connects students and young professionals with sustainability efforts. Under his leadership, the EFdeN team designed and built two of the world's most sustainable homes and Europe's highest scoring certified green-building project.Mihai believes that sustainable dwellings are simply one component of a successful sustainability movement, and he also incorporates community engagement, nature, energy, culture, and the arts into his work. Throughout the Leaders program, Thokozile, Kim, Mihai, and their fellow Leaders will learn from and connect with each other and receive leadership training to help them make an even bigger impact. They will also gather with President Obama in Athens, Greece, to conclude their six-month leadership development journey, build cross-cohort connections, and graduate into the Obama Foundation Leadership Network, our community of global program alumni. To read more of our Leaders’ stories, visit obama.org/leaders and check out our Twitter and Instagram. –Laura Laura Lucas Magnuson Executive Vice President, Global Programs |
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| | | The year is now in full swing, and so is our work to support our service members and their families in the months ahead. It's so critical that the USO has the support of patriotic Americans like you all year round so that we can be ready to support our troops no matter what happens. That's why we've set a goal to sign up 1,000 new USO Home Team members by the end of February to help deliver critical support to our troops — wherever they're called. Please, join the USO Home Team now with a monthly gift. We have lots of news, stories and events to share with you, so we hope you'll keep reading for the latest updates. As always, thank you for all you do to be a force behind our forces. | | | USO FRONT LINES |
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| | | | The USO celebrates its 82nd birthday | Since February 4, 1941, the USO has proudly been our country's leading nonprofit in supporting active-duty, Reserve and National Guard members and their families. As we celebrate our 82nd birthday, we're honoring our military heroes and their families — and extending our deepest gratitude to all of our volunteers and supporters who make our mission possible.
Learn more about how we provide connections to family, home and country to our troops wherever their service to our country takes them. » | | | | A deployed service member overcomes the loss of a family member by giving back to others — with a little help from football and the USO | When a U.S. Army Staff Sgt. lost his mother while he was deployed to Poland, he found solace while volunteering at the USO Powidz. He quickly found himself instrumental in the center's programs — going above and beyond to facilitate football watch parties for his fellow service members.
Read more about how one service member's simple idea of watching football games together helped build a community. » | | | GET INSPIRED |
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| | | | A Service Member's Journey from Nigeria to the U.S. Air Force | After being born in Maryland, growing up in Nigeria and then enlisting in the U.S. Air Force once he moved back to the States, one service member found purpose and identity during his deployment to Africa.
Read more about his story and how the USO is supporting our troops in Africa. » | | | GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT |
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| | | | Troops put their '90s pop culture knowledge to the test | "That '90s Show" stars Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp joined a '90s Pop Culture Trivia USO MVP Session — acting as team captains for their military teams from Fort Hood, Texas, and Camp Aachen, Germany. | | | | WWE superstars visits service members in USO San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Center | Faces lit up as WWE superstars Lacey Evans, Baron Corbin, Omos, Bayley and Braun Strowman entered the USO San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Center and mingled with over 300 trainees and service members. After leaving the USO center, they visited trainees across the base that were unable to visit the center due to training schedules. WWE star and veteran Marine Lacey Evans felt right at home and dove into the training. Read more about the WWE stars' visit with our service members in Texas. » | | | EVENTS |
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| | | | Football fans at Super Bowl LVII learn how the USO keeps our service members connected through gaming | NFL fans were invited to learn how the USO keeps U.S. military members connected through gaming during the Super Bowl LVII Experience. The USO's Super Bowl LVII Experience activation allowed Americans to experience this firsthand through the USO NFL Mobile Gaming Trailer, which features eight gaming stations. The trailer brings entertainment to service members stationed in remote locations and complements gaming stations at brick-and-mortar USO centers. Fans were also invited to show their support for our heroes in uniform by signing co-branded USO-Salute to Service banners that will be sent to such centers around the world.
Learn more about how football fans used this experience to support our troops. » | |
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— An Army veteran on why she chooses USO for her employer's nonprofit support paycheck deduction program. | | | | |
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| | | SNHU and the USO help service members transition to civilian life
The USO is proud to have SNHU as our worldwide education partner. In this role, SNHU delivers educational resources and opportunities that help men and women in uniform, as well as their spouses, throughout their military journey and as they transition back into civilian life. SNHU will continue their generous support of the USO in 2023 through programs like USO Pathfinder® Transitions. You can join the Education Roadmap: Business Administration webinar with SNHU on March 1 at 6 p.m.
Learn More » | | | New USO Partner Alert! Teton Ridge Will Support USO Throughout The American Western Weekend
We are proud to announce that Teton Ridge, the company that brings the best of the West all in one place, has joined forces with the USO! In addition to a generous $100,000 donation, the dedicated team at Teton Ridge will support U.S. military service members and their families through an inaugural partnership with the USO during The American Western Weekend March 8-11 in Arlington, Texas. Eventgoers will be able to interact with the USO team onsite and learn more about their impactful work. Teton Ridge will also be integrating the USO into its live, national broadcast.
Learn more about this exciting new partnership » | | | OTHER WAYS TO GIVE |
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| | BE A FORCE BEHIND THE FORCES® | Help make sure our troops have the support they need the moment they need it | As our service members put their lives on the line around the world to keep us safe, it's up to patriotic Americans like you to have their backs. Your monthly donation will go so far in ensuring our military heroes have the resources they need no matter what they're facing. Set up a monthly donation now. » | | TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN | | You can help service members draw strength from connecting to the things they love and fight for, while earning an income from your gift. Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) offer a secure, fixed payment stream for yourself and/or a loved one for your lifetime(s). You will also receive tax benefits and the satisfaction of creating a lasting legacy through the USO.
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