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Hi there, For many of us, sports give us our first lessons in leadership. Whether on the field or on the court, between the lanes or in the ring, athletics teach us to examine our strengths and weaknesses, understand the importance of teamwork and coaching, and develop the grit it takes to persevere after a tough loss. From teaming up with Steph Curry to encourage mentorship through the My Brother's Keeper Alliance to coaching his daughter's basketball team—to sitting courtside at the UNC-Duke game in a 44 bomber jacket—President Obama has always embraced his love of sports, and his belief that they can bring communities together. That's why we're working to bring a Program, Athletic and Activity Center to Chicago as part of the Obama Presidential Center. And it's why we're sharing his March Madness brackets with you today. Want to see how your bracket stacks up? Check out President Obama's Final Four picks and full brackets for both the men's and women's tournaments at: https://go.obama.org/2019-bracket. No matter where these teams place in the Big Dance, they're showing us how sports can be a force for bringing communities together and showing us how much we have in common—even if we root for different teams. To leadership on and off the court, The Obama Foundation P.S. Know someone who might want to see the President's picks? Forward this email so they can see how their brackets compare. Donate today to support the Obama Foundation's work: Hi there, As Women's History Month comes to a close, we're sharing the stories of four women who are making history today. Nedgine Paul Deroly, Celina de Sola, Preethi Herman, and Koketso Moeti are all part of the 2018 Obama Foundation Fellows inaugural class, a group of inspiring leaders working to create transformational change. Their work is diverse. Their goals are unique. But they are united in their purpose—to build a brighter future for their communities in India, South Africa, Haiti, and El Salvador. If you need a boost of hope, take a minute and read their inspiring stories today. You'll be glad you did. Nedgine Paul Deroly is the CEO and co-founder of Anseye Pou Ayiti—an organization building equitable education systems based on shared history, values, and vision in Haiti. Read Nedgine's story, and learn what powers her belief that education can transform lives >> Celina de Sola is forging partnerships to empower youth, build community resilience, and ultimately reduce poverty and violence at her nonprofit, Glasswing International. Read Celina's story, and learn how her sustainable programs break the cycle of poverty and violence >> Preethi Herman is helping women fight for their rights in her native India and beyond. As head of the Change.org Foundation, she leads a project focused on giving women around the world the tools they need to become petitioners, advocates, and leaders of change. Read Preethi's story, and discover how empathy and insight helped her mobilize women to become changemakers >> Koketso Moeti amplifies the voices of vulnerable members of her community in South Africa through a digital platform, amandla.mobi. There, over 250,000 people can join together to enable collective action from the palm of their hands. Read Koketso's story, and hear how she went from organizing on one cell phone to empowering thousands to contribute to national change >> Supporting leaders like Nedgine, Celina, Preethi, and Koketso is why the Obama Foundation exists. It's why our team gets up and goes to work each morning. And it's why we're so glad you're a part of this community, inspiring and supporting us each and every day. We hope these stories can inspire you, in turn. Happy Women's History Month, The Obama Foundation Donate today to support more women working to build a brighter future: