FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Paraic Walker, [email protected]
Kyiv, Ukraine
— Today, Svitlana Romanko, Founder and Executive Director of Razom We Stand, announced that she is among 205 leaders selected to join the Obama Foundation Leaders program. The program trains participants around the world in leadership development and civic engagement to help build their skills and scale their work across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Miss Romanko will be one of just 36 Leaders participating in the Leaders Europe program. The class is made up of more than 200 changemakers from a highly competitive pool of over 6,000 applicants and includes Leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Svitlana Romanko, Founder and Director of Razom We Stand, stated:
“I am very honoured to be selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders program. This selection also shows the respect and appreciation for the vital work we are doing for the future of Ukraine.”
As part of the six-month program, these dedicated changemakers will convene virtually each week for interactive sessions designed to help them drive change by honing their leadership skills, building deep relationships with their peers, and engaging with thought leaders and members of the Obama Foundation community. They will also have an opportunity to participate in various virtual experiences and special events, including one-on-one conversations with experienced mentors in the Foundation’s global network.
Launched in 2020, Leaders Europe builds upon the legacy of the Obamas and their deep commitment to the region, with a focus on shared values and ethical leadership. The program is creating a network of leaders who drive positive, innovative change in their communities throughout the continent and across the globe. The 2024-2025 class of Europe Leaders are working across a broad range of issues and focus areas, including the climate crisis, democracy and civic engagement, diversity and racial advocacy, refugee and disability rights, and more.
The Obama Foundation Leaders program is designed to further inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States to change their respective communities and the world. To learn more, visit obama.org/leaders.
To learn more about Razom We Stand, visit www.razomwestand.com
