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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Opinion: America Must Demonstrate Strength by Returning to Core Values and Ideals

Op-Ed
Apr. 17, 2026

Carter Center Calls for Transparency, Respect for Process as Official Election Results are Finalized in Peru

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Apr. 14, 2026

Carter Center Appoints Jim Reed as Board of Councilors Chair and Adds 13 New Members

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Apr. 13, 2026

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Meet Our Staff: Baby Matabishi

Baby Matabishi serves as a tax and revenue analyst in the Carter Center’s Extractive Industries Governance Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cleared for Takeoff: Nine Children’s Journey to Sight

Learn how trachoma surgery is changing children’s lives in South Sudan and restoring their sight for a brighter future.

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.

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

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