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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Why The Carter Center Is Monitoring U.S. Elections

Media Coverage
May. 1, 2026

Gaza Holds First Elections In 20 Years Amid Stalled Ceasefire Process – but Only In One City

Media Coverage
Apr. 25, 2026

Carter Center Assesses Palestinian Municipal Elections

Press Release
Apr. 24, 2026

Working for Good

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Meet Our Staff: Zebene Ayele

Zebene Ayele serves as a monitoring and evaluation officer in the Center’s Trachoma Control Program in Ethiopia — tracking progress and ensuring our efforts are focused, effective, and responsive.

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History of Volunteers at The Carter Center

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the culture of volunteerism that’s been critical to The Carter Center since day one.

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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Health Programs

Peace Programs

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Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Program

Local Action, Global Impact

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.

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

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Working for Good

Where Hope Meets Action

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Local Action, Global Impact

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