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Founded in 1982 by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, The Carter Center wages peace, fights disease, and builds hope worldwide.

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James Earl Carter Jr. was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter served from 1971 to 1975 as the 76th governor of Georgia and from 1963 to 1967 in the Georgia State Senate. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history and the first to reach the age of 100. .. more

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 1d
It is an honor to be included as one way -- among many -- that regular Americans can protect election integrity ahead of this year's midterms.
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Opinion | Trump Could Interfere With the Midterm Elections. Here’s How to Help.
The sanctity of the 2026 vote is indeed under threat.
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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 2d
Applications are now open for 2026-2027 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism! Apply by April 3 at https://mentalhealthjournalism.org/become-a-fellow/.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 5d
Today is #WorldNTDDay, and we’re celebrating what’s possible when we work together. Neglected tropical diseases affect the world’s most vulnerable people and devastate a person’s health, livelihood, and dignity. Let’s rid the world of NTDs and the suffering they bring. bit.ly/3LR3EgK

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 5d
Only 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest number ever recorded, bringing the ancient disease closer than ever to eradication. See full press release: bit.ly/4qLuupB

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 8d
A Carter Center partnership with Lebanese nonprofit SHEILD uses augmented reality to inform children about the dangers of hidden explosives. An animated cat named Sukkar is their virtual guide through lifesaving lessons.
Meet the Cartoon Cat Keeping Children Safe in Conflict Zones
Discover how a Carter Center partnership with a Lebanese nonprofit uses augmented reality to teach children about unexploded ordnance in conflict zones.
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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 14d
Last week, leaders from our cross-partisan Democracy Resilience Networks joined the Center to explore strategies for building more peaceful communities & reinforcing the values of our democratic republic.

To learn about our work on U.S. elections, visit bit.ly/3LFiy9O

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 15d
Earlier this month, Rev. Dr. Gary Mason and faith leaders in Georgia gathered at The Carter Center for “A Service of Prayer for Peace and Civility.” Thank you to the wonderful speakers who shared their insights and offered prayers for a more peaceful future. To watch, visit youtu.be/s6yTfPmEbgY?...

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 16d
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we reflect on his words, we continue to commit ourselves to the fight for civil rights and equality.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 21d
For some, the road to The Carter Center begins with our robust internship program. We caught up with four former interns who took part in Guyana’s 2025 election observation mission to talk about how being an intern jumpstarted their careers and what working at the Center means to them.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 23d
Thank you for helping us continue to build President and Mrs. Carter’s legacy of hope. In 2025, your donations supported our peacebuilding work and helped us make progress in fighting disease. Your passion for our life-changing work inspires us.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · 28d
Foreign aid cuts threatened trachoma treatment programs in Ethiopia and Mozambique, but emergency funding from The Carter Center kept $98 million worth of life-saving antibiotics from going to waste, preventing a public health disaster.
When Foreign Aid Disappeared, The Carter Center Stepped Up
Foreign aid cuts threatened trachoma treatments in Ethiopia and Mozambique, but The Carter Center provided $5 million in emergency funding to keep elimination efforts on track.
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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Jan 1
Happy New Year! Here's to a wonderful 2026!

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 30
Make a gift by tomorrow at midnight to help The Carter Center alleviate suffering and advance peace. Thank you for helping us create a better world.
Give here: bit.ly/4q4kBTe

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 29
You can continue to reflect on the one-year anniversary of President Carter’s passing by visiting jimmycartertribute.org for condolence messages, quotes, photo galleries, and tribute videos.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 29
One year ago, we said goodbye to President Carter, our beloved co-founder. We miss him dearly, but his memory guides us in the work we do around the world and gives us strength during difficult times. Thank you, President Carter, for showing us the way forward.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 26
Happy Kwanzaa from The Carter Center!

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 25
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas!

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 23
Make a special gift by Dec. 31 to help us uplift communities in need and bring hope to the world. Thank you for your generosity.
Give here: bit.ly/4q4kBTe

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 22
The Carter Center applauds the landmark resolution setting global minimum standards for transparency in political finance, agreed by countries which are parties to the UN Convention against Corruption.
anticorruption.bsky.social Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Dec 22
#CoSP11: 🎉 Last week, countries adopted a resolution that sets minimum standards for political finance transparency.

This is the first time this has happened since the UN Convention against Corruption entered into force 20 years ago.

🔗 Read our experts’ analysis here: anticorru.pt/3g9
Image quote. CoSP11: "For the first time in 20 years, governments have set minimum standards to keep anonymous, opaque and illicit money out of political parties and election campaigns." - François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 22
2025 was full of so many incredible moments for The Carter Center! As we look toward next year, we hope this montage brings you some joy.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Dec 22
#CoSP11: 🎉 Last week, countries adopted a resolution that sets minimum standards for political finance transparency.

This is the first time this has happened since the UN Convention against Corruption entered into force 20 years ago.

🔗 Read our experts’ analysis here: anticorru.pt/3g9
Image quote. CoSP11: "For the first time in 20 years, governments have set minimum standards to keep anonymous, opaque and illicit money out of political parties and election campaigns." - François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 18
How do you extract a Guinea worm? Two members of our Comms team were visiting Ethiopia this summer when a farmer came to Carter Center staff with a case. Our team witnessed the Guinea worm removal & talked with some of the people working to stamp out the disease. Read their story: bit.ly/4iZmoGR
Guinea Worms Live on Borrowed Time in Ethiopia
And there it was. After nearly 11 years at The Carter Center, I had come face to face with my first living Guinea worm.
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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 15
We're looking forward to hosting the Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations Jan. 29 & 30. The theme is Women in U.S.-China Relations. Join us for keynotes and panels with former U.S. diplomats, diplomacy experts, and academics. RSVP here: bit.ly/3KJjgCr

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 15
We signed the letter on this important issue.
anticorruption.bsky.social Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Dec 11
🔴 Together with 160+ organisations, we've sent a letter to governments attending #CoSP11 asking them to commit to bringing transparency and integrity to the funding of political parties and candidates. No hidden money should interfere with democracy.

Read the letter here ➡️ anticorru.pt/3fQ
The image shows a hand putting a ballot (envelope) in a box in darkness. The text says: 160+ democracy and anti-corruption organisations are calling on COSP11 delegates and governments to commit to integrity in the funding of political parties and candidates. Read the letter. Transparency International.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 14
Sending you warm wishes for a happy Hanukkah!

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 12
Read the full joint statement from the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation: bit.ly/4aeSpIG

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 11
In the final chapter of our interview with retiring VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers, he discusses managing security for an international organization and reflects on the places he visited during his 37 years with The Carter Center.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Dec 11
🔴 Together with 160+ organisations, we've sent a letter to governments attending #CoSP11 asking them to commit to bringing transparency and integrity to the funding of political parties and candidates. No hidden money should interfere with democracy.

Read the letter here ➡️ anticorru.pt/3fQ
The image shows a hand putting a ballot (envelope) in a box in darkness. The text says: 160+ democracy and anti-corruption organisations are calling on COSP11 delegates and governments to commit to integrity in the funding of political parties and candidates. Read the letter. Transparency International.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 10
On our first Human Rights Day without President Carter, we’re reflecting on these unforgettable words from him.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Dec 9
"It was very clear that we were at risk."

In 2001, our former VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers made a trip to the compound of notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. He recounts the story of that visit in Chapter 3 of our interview.