Waging Peace.
Fighting Disease.
Building Hope.

For over 40 years, The Carter Center has boldly tackled humanity’s toughest challenges. Our peace and health programs partner with communities worldwide to create lasting change and improve people’s lives.

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Carter Center Announces the 30th Cohort of Rosalynn Carter Fellows for Mental Health Journalism

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Jul. 14, 2026

Jimmy Carter’s Grandson: The Ideals That Drove Him Can Unite Us and Keep Pushing Us Forward

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Jul. 4, 2026

America at 250: Celebrating 2½ Centuries of Disagreeing About Our Democracy

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Jul. 3, 2026

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In Rural Mali, a School Reopens After Years of Violence

For a decade, armed jihadists controlled a school in rural Mali. Thanks to a community-led peace effort, more than 400 children are finally back in class.

On the Ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

For 20 years, The Carter Center has worked to promote peace, democracy, and human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Where Hope Meets Action

Since 1982, The Carter Center has helped people around the world live healthier and more peaceful lives. Our programs prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Together with our partners, we bring hope to places most have forgotten.

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6 We fight six preventable diseases with health education and simple, low-cost treatments.

128 We have carried out 128 full and limited election observation missions in 40 countries.

44 For over 44 years, we’ve championed health, peace, and hope worldwide.

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