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First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to South Africa and Botswana during an official visit to Africa from June 20 – 26 focused on youth leadership, education, health and wellness.
The trip is a continuation of Mrs. Obama’s work to engage young people, especially girls and young women, at home and abroad.
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First Lady Michelle Obama is calling on young people at home, in Africa, and around the world to follow the trip and connect with each other.
TRIP ITINERARY
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Pretoria, South Africa
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Cape Town, South Africa
Friday, June 24, 2011
Gaborone, Botswana
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Gaborone, Botswana
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Gaborone, Botswana
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- July 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM EDT
Travels with the First Lady: A Remarkable Journey in Africa
Tina Tchen, Chief of Staff to the First Lady, shares stories about the amazing organizations, historical and sacred sites, and inspirational leaders the First Lady visited during her travels in Africa.
- June 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM EDT
The First Lady's Trip: Service Projects in South Africa & Botswana
Two new videos from the First Lady's trip to Africa, where the First Lady engaged on youth leadership, education, health, and wellness.
- June 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM EDT
"Obama Ye-Le-Le": First Lady Michelle Obama Arrives in Botswana
Watch a video of First Lady Michelle Obama's warm welcome to Botswana by children who clapped, danced, and sang "Obama Ye-Le-Le".
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