Barack Obama is an inspiring person who has lived a meaningful life and supports charitable causes. He became the first African American president of the United States and gave people hope through his message of change. Obama supports organizations like CARE that help people overcome poverty and regain independence.

1. BARACK OBAMA
By Ashley Abela
and
Rhiannon Shute
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2. Is there such thing as an inspiring person?
-An inspiring person is someone who gives divine guidance.
- Inspiring people do exist in today’s society and are there to influence us
and inspire us to do our best and achieve our best.
-Barack Obama came up with a slogan “YES WE CAN” (Barack Obama)
that inspires and motivates all.
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3. Can an Inspiring person bring meaning to
others lives?
-When you look up to an inspiring person you recognize their achievements
they make you want to strive to do your best and accomplish all that you can.
- Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United States, the first African
American president.
-When Obama made his inauguration speech it made people feel inspired
and made them want to have a fresh start, and gave them hope for change.
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4. How has this person lived a meaningful life?
- Barack Obama has lived a meaningful life because he has achieved many
things.
- he became the president of the USA.
- always there for the people of America and gives them the support they need.
- he promotes change for the better and brings more meaning to his and others
lives.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/18/obama.transcript/

5. Outline the major achievements of this
person?
-Becoming the 44th President of the United States, and being the first
African American President.
- Completing his Bachelor Degree in Political Science.
- Becoming the president of the Harvard Law Review.
- Becoming the Illinois State Senate in 1996, 1998, and 2002.
- In 2004 Obama became the US Senate.
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6. Name a charity or organisation that this
person supports
-Barack Obama generously supports many different charities that
include K.I.D.S and CARE.
- CARE is a charity that helps people overcome poverty and reassures
them of their independence.
- CARE has supported the lives of over 55 million people in over 66
countries.
- They have helped people to regain their self-sufficiency and give aid
to those in need.
www.CARE.org

7. How does this charity or organisation bring
meaning to others?
- CARE brings meaning to others and their families because they help to
give them a second chance in life.
-CARE is there for all of those people who need help and support and are
there to reassure others that life can be different.
- CARE has dramatically changed many people’s lives ,many of them are
now back on their feet living a sustainable life.
http://www.care.org/features/photogallery.asp?s_src=170960100000&s_subsrc=

8. How does this person live a life
according to the Gospels?
- he has lived a life according to the gospel because he believes in his
faith
- He teaches people and encourages them to make a difference.
- He restores peoples beliefs and provides them with the guidance to
lead America as best as they can together.
- He ensured a successful and happy life to the people of America.
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