Applications are now open for The Obama Foundation’s widely acclaimed values-driven leadership development program that connects emerging leaders aged 24-45 across regions in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. Launched in 2018, The Obama Foundation Leaders program has engaged over 1,100 changemakers worldwide inspiring, empowering, and connecting them to make real-world impact. In addition to weekly regional learning sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage with leadership coaches, subject matter experts, and each other to deepen their leadership practice. The core curriculum, adapted for each region, includes sessions covering values-based leadership, relationship cultivation, and systemic engagement. The application for the 2026-2027 Obama Foundation Leaders program can be found at www.obama.org. Applications are open until Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 12 p.m. US CT.  The Foundation will announce the 2026-27 class of leaders in the summer.