Speaker Auma Obama

Dr. Auma Rita Obama is a Kenyan Germanist and has been a member of the World Future Council WFC since 2014.

"As a girl, I dreamed of being noticed, taken seriously and heard. And I realized early on that I had to do something so that this dream would not remain a dream." Auma Obama is the daughter of government official Barack Obama senior and housewife Kezia Obama. Her love and connection to her home country Kenya encourages Obama to fight for a sustainable future - not only in Africa.

"It's up to everyone to improve their own lives."

With her foundation "Sauti Kuu", Auma Obama supports children and young people in her home country of Kenya. The Germany alumna is convinced that everyone can take control of their own lives - with the right support.

Auma Obama lecture topics

- The future of young people - poor, rich Europe

- Out of the niche - attractive sustainability for consumers & sustainable consumption

- Social Pillar of Sustainability - Challenge & Opportunity for the Business Community

- "You are Your Future" - development policy, the situation in Africa with a view to the work of the Sauti Kuu Foundation

After her school education in Nairobi, she began her studies of German and sociology in Germany. Her studies took her to Saarbrücken, Heidelberg and Berlin. In 1996 she received her doctorate from the University of Bayreuth. In Great Britain, she worked for the aid organization CARE International. Female speaker Auma Obama is also the initiator and chairwoman of the Auma Obama Foundation - Sauti Kuu ("Strong Voice"). The foundation enables children in Africa to lead a self-determined life in society.

Auma Obama: A "strong voice" for all.

"As a young woman in Nairobi, I felt constricted. In Germany, I found my voice." With her many years of experience, Dr. Obama helps others to give their words a voice. She is increasingly committed to the issues of ecological, economic and social sustainability for society - and gives speeches and keynotes all over the world.

A "strong voice" for all: The Auma Obama Foundation - Sauti Kuu is a foundation that was established in Kenya and has also been active in Germany since 2013. Auma Obama supports children and young people in their efforts to lead independent and financially stable lives. The goal: children, young people and families discover, develop and use their own resources and potential.

Dr. Auma Obama is also a member of the Kilimanjaro Initiative, which supports young people from disadvantaged families. The aim is to give them the chance to lead an independent life free from violence.

Dr. Auma Obama has received several awards for her social and humanitarian commitment, including the "International TÜV Rheinland Global Compact Award", the "Hans-Rosenthal-Ehrenpreis", the World Human Rights Award, Austria, the "Prix Courage Award" and many more.

University background of Dr. Auma Obama

University of Bayreuth, Germany: Doctorate in Philology (1996). Academic focus: Intercultural communication, German studies, comparative studies and education

German Film and Television Academy, Germany: Film Producer, Diploma (1996). Academic specializations:: Film production, directing, cinematography, editing and scriptwriting

University of Heidelberg, Germany: Master of Arts in Philology (1987). Academic specializations: Intercultural communication, German studies, linguistics, sociology and education

Sauti Kuu Foundation

The non-profit organization founded in Kenya by Auma Obama, the Sauti Kuu Foundation, or "Strong Voices", has set itself the task of showing children and young people their opportunities in the areas of education, economy and culture so that they can move towards a self-determined future. It is primarily about developing personal responsibility, as it has been proven that the "development aid" project does not work sustainably. "Young people should understand that they should take their destiny into their own hands. They then realize that they can achieve much more if they are involved themselves. Then they are motivated and work hard. They just need the opportunities and our support."