Foundations and causes supported by Michelle Obama

Here are the causes and foundations that are supported by the Former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama is certainly one of the most influential women in the world and uses her stature to better the world in many ways. She is a woman of substance and has made sure to extend her voice and support to the ones who the less fortunate or the ones who need help. She has grace, poise and an unwavering attitude that makes her an inspiration to people all over the world. Today, as we celebrate the birthday of Michelle Obama, here's taking a look at the charities, foundations and causes she supports.

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As a young girl, even in my wildest dreams, I never could have imagined this moment. Nobody in my family has ever had a portrait - there are no portraits of the Robinsons or the Shields from the South Side of Chicago. This is all a little bit overwhelming, especially when I think about all of the young people who will visit the National Portrait Gallery and see this, including so many young girls and young girls of color who don’t often see their images displayed in beautiful and iconic ways. I am so proud to help make that kind of history. But the fact is that none of this would be possible without the extraordinary artist and woman behind this portrait, @asherald. Thank you, Amy – it was a joy to work with you and get to know you.

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Feb 12, 2018 at 9:58am PST

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The Bob Woodruff Foundation
The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to making sure that the injured service members, veterans and their families have the needed support and resources.

Entertainment Industry Foundation
The EIF works towards raising awareness and funds for important causes such as cancer research, creative arts, education, childhood hunger and cardiovascular research amongst others. To do so, the foundation utilises the support and influence of the stars of the entertainment industry.

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Healthy Child Healthy World
It works towards encouraging adults to protect children from toxic threats found in homes, schools and communities.

Partnership for a Healthier America
The foundation works in alignment with the private sector to ensure the health of the youth of the US by solving the childhood obesity predicament.

PeacePlayers International
With peace and harmony as their central focus, PeacePlayers International uses sports and basketball, in particular, to bring young children together and teach them tactics for improving and maintaining the peace in their communities. You can read more about these charities on lookatthestars.org

These foundations and charities are some of the many causes that Michelle Obama supports and is determined to champion. Her Instagram feed highlights all her efforts towards spreading the word.

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This week I sat down with @LanaCondor and some #ObamaLeaders for a conversation about the transformative power of girls’ education. No one knows this issue better than these leaders, who work in countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, and Laos to remove the barriers that prevent girls from pursuing their dreams. It was wonderful to hear them share their insights and advice with one another, and I can’t wait to see the good that continues to come from their work in the years ahead. @GirlsOpportunityAlliance

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Dec 14, 2019 at 9:40am PST

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The best person to register voters in your community is you. I've got my #VotingSquad together—now we need you! Get started at whenweallvote.org. @whenweallvote

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Nov 7, 2019 at 11:18am PST

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In 2009, I planted the kitchen garden on the South Lawn of the White House. And as those seedlings started to sprout, so did a national conversation about the way we feed our children, the impact of healthy food on underserved communities, and the beautiful things that happen when young people come together in a garden. So I couldn’t be more proud of Ciara Byrne, one of our 2019 #ObamaFellows, who’s growing gardens like these across the desert to not only help kids learn science and math, but also understand the importance of taking care of our planet. Keep up the good work, @greenourplanet!

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Aug 25, 2019 at 11:33am PDT

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One thing I keep hearing from women across the country is how hard it is for us to put ourselves first. We're the first to care for our friends, families, coworkers, but we are last on our own list. The good news is we can make a change. I’ve seen it in my own life. And that starts with all of us as women searching within ourselves and our stories—and sharing what we’ve learned with one another. So I want to hear from you! What do you do to make yourself more of a priority?

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Jul 7, 2019 at 7:46am PDT