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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Policing Alternative Diversion Initiative Revisited

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Feb. 11, 2026

The Carter Center Monitors U.S. Elections, Urging Georgians to Trust the Process

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Feb. 10, 2026

Carter Center Prepares for Midterms as Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Elections

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Feb. 5, 2026

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Children in Amhara, Ethiopia learn how to effectively wash their faces to prevent the spread of trachoma.

Fighting Trachoma One Grade at a Time

In Ethiopia’s schools, students are learning how clean faces and healthy habits can prevent trachoma and protect eyesight for future generations.

World NTD Day

Every January, we observe World NTD Day to raise awareness of the suffering these diseases create for more than 1 billion people worldwide.

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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Pathways to Peace

Conflict Resolution Program

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Our Impact

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.

40 For nearly 40 years, we’ve championed health, peace, and hope worldwide.

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