The Carter Center

#GivingTuesday is December 2, but you don’t need to wait to give. Continue the legacy of President and Mrs. Carter by supporting the Carter Center’s mission to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope with your life-changing gift today: bit.ly/3X5dUny

On the second anniversary of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's passing, we are thinking of her family, friends, and everyone who loved her. Mrs. Carter's spirit lives on in our work at home and in communities around the world.

"The President and the Dragon" is now available in more than 60 countries across Amazon, Google Play, and many more streaming platforms! Watch the incredible story of President Carter's fight to eradicate Guinea worm disease. Proceeds support the Carter Center’s global mission.

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Autumn is showing off at The Carter Center!

With immense gratitude, today we honor all who have served. Thank you for your courage. Happy Veterans Day!

Throughout her life, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter championed caregivers, understanding the support they need to navigate the challenges of caring for those who are aging or ill. As we celebrate National Caregivers Month in November, you can honor caregivers by saying thank you.
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CEO Paige Alexander visited DRC this week to meet with staff and learn more about our work to strengthen democracy, advance women's rights & ensure that Congolese people benefit from their natural resources.

Her trip included visits with the prime minister, government leaders, activists & donors.

Thank you, Georgia Public Broadcasting, for airing tonight the heroic story of the “Guinea worm warriors” who have brought one of the world’s largest parasites affecting humans to the brink of eradication.

How President Jimmy Carter Slayed a Dragon and Is Helping to Eradicate an Ancient Disease President Jimmy Carter, the Carter Center and LifeStraw have waged a war against Guinea Worm disease since 1986. We're now closer than ever to completely eradicating an ancient disease from the planet...

President Carter, armed with a water filtration device and team of volunteers, worked for decades to rid the world of Guinea worm disease. With eradication in sight, a new documentary film shows the struggles they faced and how hope endured. bit.ly/48TifBj

"It's symbolic for me more than it's about the building itself... we've demolished not just this physical space, but the idea that America is going to stand for human rights in the same way we did." - Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter

The World Series starts today, and whether we’re rooting for the Dodgers or the Blue Jays, we’re all fans of the game. In the same way, as Americans, we’re all fans of #democracy! #worldseries

We’re thankful for volunteers like Abang who work hard to keep their communities in Ethiopia safe from Guinea worm. They teach others in their village about symptoms to watch out for and about how to avoid the debilitating disease. #BeatNTDs

Our CEO Paige Alexander spoke at IDWeek's opening plenary, detailing the expansive, research-based work of the Center's health programs. Amid the challenges to global health, she urged the thousands in attendance to continue their cooperation to build a healthier, more hopeful world. #IDWeek2025

People and animals contract Guinea worm disease by drinking water contaminated with Guinea worm larvae. A worm eventually grows in the body and emerges from the skin, causing severe pain. Here are 5 prevention methods that can help us rid the world of the disease. #BeatNTDs

'The President and the Dragon' highlights Jimmy Carter's efforts to eradicate guinea worm Guinea worm is a parasite once found across Africa and parts of Asia. Since the Carter Center started working on the cause, the disease has been nearly eradicated.

Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter and South Sudan Guinea Worm Program Director Makoy Samuel Yibi speak with Here and Now’s Peter O’Dowd about the film “The President and the Dragon” that documents President Carter’s work in eradicating the disease.
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We’re one week out from our spring #internship application deadline! Tell us why you’d be a great fit and apply today: bit.ly/46HWDoH

The Carter Center wishes you a meaningful Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatima Tova!

President Carter will live in our hearts forever. So it’s only fitting that today he got his own Forever stamp from the U.S. Postal Service. Thank you to our speakers and all who attended today’s ceremony, on what would have been President Carter’s 101st birthday. Order stamps here: bit.ly/4nvtHYe

“The President and the Dragon” is out now on Amazon! Watch the extraordinary story of Jimmy Carter’s decades-long battle to rid the world of Guinea worm disease. Proceeds from each film rental support the Carter Center’s global mission to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope.

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We’re celebrating 101 years with 101 memories: In honor of President Carter’s birthday, we’re giving you 101 pictures of our co-founder in action — waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope across the world.

Here's a look at “The President and the Dragon,” which makes its debut on Amazon, Hoopla & Verizon Fios in one week! The film premieres on Oct. 1, which would have been President Carter’s 101st birthday. Proceeds help the Center’s mission to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope.
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To honor the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a commemorative stamp based on his 1982 portrait by Herbert E. Abrams on Oct. 1. Please register to join us at the dedication ceremony at The Carter Center here: usps.com/jimmycarterstamp

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate!

The Carter Center's Human Rights Program and Thriving Together Atlanta hosted 160 people for an Equitable Dinner! Atlantans, inspired by art and a delicious meal, engaged in conversation about bettering our local community. Thank you to Proof of the Pudding, Out of Hand Theater, and Tiffany Goode.

Peace is at the heart of the Center’s mission and guides everything we do. As the #InternationalDayofPeace approaches, we’re reflecting on President Carter’s peacebuilding legacy.

Click below to watch him & other leading figures talk about our role in creating a more peaceful world.
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