The Carter CenterWe have received over 20,000 heartfelt birthday messages for President Carter's 99th birthday. Watch some of our favorites in this video and then share your own warm wishes, stories, or birthday greetings today.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
President Carter 99th Birthday Message HighlightsThe Carter Center2023-09-28 | We have received over 20,000 heartfelt birthday messages for President Carter's 99th birthday. Watch some of our favorites in this video and then share your own warm wishes, stories, or birthday greetings today.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#JimmyCarter99 #CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthHealing the Trauma of GenocideThe Carter Center2024-05-07 | Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow Soreath Hok explored the generational trauma wrought by Cambodia's 1970s genocide and in the process discovered Mrs. Carter's role in Hok's family's survival.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthSeeking Peace in SudanThe Carter Center2024-04-15 | On the first anniversary of the conflict in Sudan, The Carter Center calls on combatants and politicians to find common ground and restore peace.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#Sudan #Peace #CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #SocialImpactA Moral ImperativeThe Carter Center2024-04-03 | Legislators, advocates, and Carter Center leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol recently to mark the inaugural Mental Health Parity Day and raise awareness that insurers must cover mental health issues on a par with physical ailments.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRestoring Confidence in American Elections | Panel 3 (April 29, 2022)The Carter Center2024-04-03 | In 2005, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III co-chaired the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform. They understood that public confidence in elections was critical to the survival of American democracy. Now, with the U.S. facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence in our electoral processes, The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are collaborating on a series of conferences looking at key election issues.
On April 29, we are bringing together leading experts on election administration from across the country to discuss questions on many American’s minds:
Can a presidential election be stolen? What is the electoral landscape across the country? What do the state-level legislative changes really mean for voter access and election security?
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRestoring Confidence in American Elections | Panel 2 (April 29, 2022)The Carter Center2024-04-03 | In 2005, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III co-chaired the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform. They understood that public confidence in elections was critical to the survival of American democracy. Now, with the U.S. facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence in our electoral processes, The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are collaborating on a series of conferences looking at key election issues.
On April 29, we are bringing together leading experts on election administration from across the country to discuss questions on many American’s minds:
Can a presidential election be stolen? What is the electoral landscape across the country? What do the state-level legislative changes really mean for voter access and election security?
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRestoring Confidence in American Elections | Panel 1 (April 29, 2022)The Carter Center2024-04-03 | In 2005, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III co-chaired the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform. They understood that public confidence in elections was critical to the survival of American democracy. Now, with the U.S. facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence in our electoral processes, The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are collaborating on a series of conferences looking at key election issues.
On April 29, we are bringing together leading experts on election administration from across the country to discuss questions on many American’s minds:
Can a presidential election be stolen? What is the electoral landscape across the country? What do the state-level legislative changes really mean for voter access and election security?
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRestoring Confidence in American Elections | Opening Remarks (April 29, 2022)The Carter Center2024-04-03 | In 2005, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III co-chaired the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform. They understood that public confidence in elections was critical to the survival of American democracy. Now, with the U.S. facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence in our electoral processes, The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are collaborating on a series of conferences looking at key election issues.
On April 29, we are bringing together leading experts on election administration from across the country to discuss questions on many American’s minds:
Can a presidential election be stolen? What is the electoral landscape across the country? What do the state-level legislative changes really mean for voter access and election security?
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthAchieving a DreamThe Carter Center2024-03-22 | A final round of testing indicates the Dominican Republic – with the Carter Center's help – has eliminated the debilitating disease lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #HealthBuilding Bridges: Promoting Peace and Health WorldwideThe Carter Center2024-03-14 | Want to know more about what The Carter Center does? Here’s an inside look at our efforts to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope worldwide. Together, we’re building a brighter, healthier future for all! #PeaceBuilding #GlobalHealth #Socialimpact
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #Health14 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported in 2023 (Portuguese)The Carter Center2024-03-06 | Eradication of Guinea worm disease remains in sight with only 14* provisional human cases reported worldwide in 2023, The Carter Center announced Thursday. The number matches the lowest annual total of human cases ever reported, following 13 cases in 2022 and 15 in 2021.
When The Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, an estimated 3.5 million human cases occurred annually in 21 countries in Africa and Asia.
*All figures are provisional until officially confirmed, typically in March each year.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #Health14 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported in 2023 (French)The Carter Center2024-03-06 | Eradication of Guinea worm disease remains in sight with only 14* provisional human cases reported worldwide in 2023, The Carter Center announced Thursday. The number matches the lowest annual total of human cases ever reported, following 13 cases in 2022 and 15 in 2021.
When The Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, an estimated 3.5 million human cases occurred annually in 21 countries in Africa and Asia.
*All figures are provisional until officially confirmed, typically in March each year.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #Health14 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported by The Carter Center in 2023The Carter Center2024-03-06 | Eradication of Guinea worm disease remains in sight with only 14* provisional human cases reported worldwide in 2023, The Carter Center announced Thursday. The number matches the lowest annual total of human cases ever reported, following 13 cases in 2022 and 15 in 2021.
When The Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, an estimated 3.5 million human cases occurred annually in 21 countries in Africa and Asia.
*All figures are provisional until officially confirmed, typically in March each year.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #NTDs #DefeatGuineaWorm14 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported in 2023 (Arabic)The Carter Center2024-03-06 | Eradication of Guinea worm disease remains in sight with only 14* provisional human cases reported worldwide in 2023, The Carter Center announced Thursday. The number matches the lowest annual total of human cases ever reported, following 13 cases in 2022 and 15 in 2021.
When The Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, an estimated 3.5 million human cases occurred annually in 21 countries in Africa and Asia.
*All figures are provisional until officially confirmed, typically in March each year.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthNotable Tributes in Memory of Former First Lady Rosalynn CarterThe Carter Center2024-02-26 | Thousands of admirers from all walks of life honored former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Smith Carter, who died at home in Plains, Georgia, on Nov. 19, 2023, at age 96.
Tributes to the longtime mental health care champion dominated social media, while many others flowed into RosalynnCarterTribute.org.
Mrs. Carter’s remains were brought to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, where mourners filed past to pay their respects. Admirers left flowers and mementos at the gate of the Carter Presidential Center and in downtown Plains.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthTributes for Rosalynn CarterThe Carter Center2024-02-26 | Thousands of admirers from all walks of life honored former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Smith Carter, who died at home in Plains, Georgia, on Nov. 19, 2023, at age 96.
Tributes to the longtime mental health care champion dominated social media, while many others flowed into RosalynnCarterTribute.org.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthCarter Center Board of Councilors Meeting (Feb. 16, 2024)The Carter Center2024-02-16 | The Board of Councilors was founded in 1987 at the initiative of President Carter and Ivan Allen III as a leadership advisory group that serves to advance understanding of and support for The Carter Center and its activities among private-sector opinion leaders in Atlanta and Georgia. Members attend quarterly meetings and act as informed advocates of The Carter Center in the circles in which they have influence.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRemembering Rosalynn Carter, First Lady of the United States, 1927-2023The Carter Center2024-02-16 | Widely recognized as a leading advocate for mental health and caregiving, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was actively devoted to building a more caring society.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Tribute #FirstLadyPaige Alexander @TEDWomen: Information Is PowerThe Carter Center2024-02-15 | Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander. Above, Alexander speaks at TEDWomen in Atlanta on Oct. 12, 2023.
Tune in on Feb. 15 at noon for the premiere of Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander's TEDWomen 2023 talk, detailing how the Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives project provides ways for women all over the world to have a more meaningful voice and make better decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#tedtalk #CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #PaigeAlexanderZimbabwe Election FlawedThe Carter Center2024-02-12 | The Carter Center sent nearly 100 people to observe Zimbabwe’s 2023 election. Voters and observers alike encountered serious obstacles, prompting the Center to criticize the process.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthHonoring and Building on Mrs. Carters Mental Health LegacyThe Carter Center2024-02-10 | Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was a fierce and effective advocate with a belief in the power of policy and government for change. She was a driving force in the field of mental health and an advocate for family caregivers at every stage of their journey. Join leadership from The Carter Center's Mental Health Program and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers as they discuss the new Public Policy initiative to realize her vision through building their policy agendas and national presence, leading the organizations through a new phase of impact and reach.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRep. Judy Chu Speaks at Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S- China RelationsThe Carter Center2024-01-11 | On Jan. 9, The Carter Center hosted the Forum in Honor of Jimmy Carter and the 45th Anniversary of the Normalization of U.S.-China Relations. U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns praised President Carter's extraordinary record of service. U.S. House of Representative Judy Chu of California's 28th District also shared a virtual message praising President Carter's courage and understanding of the power of diplomacy.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #China #PeaceU.S. Amb. to China Nicholas Burns Gives Keynote Speech at Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S- China RelationsThe Carter Center2024-01-11 | On Jan. 9, The Carter Center hosted the Forum in Honor of Jimmy Carter and the 45th Anniversary of the Normalization of U.S.-China Relations. U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns praised President Carter's extraordinary record of service. U.S. House of Representative Judy Chu of California's 28th District also shared a virtual message praising President Carter's courage and understanding of the power of diplomacy.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #China #PeaceThe Carter Center Thanks You for Your Support in 2023The Carter Center2024-01-02 | Your partnership helps prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health — using proven methods with measurable results. We thank you for your support in 2023!
For more information about the Carter Center's work, visit: cartercenter.org
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthFirst Lady of Mental Health: Rosalynn CarterThe Carter Center2023-12-16 | Widely recognized as a leading advocate for mental health and caregiving, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was actively devoted to building a more caring society.
For details on how to pay your respects or to learn more about her lifetime of service, please visit RosalynnCarterTribute.org.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRosalynn Smith Carter Biography: 1927 - 2023The Carter Center2023-12-16 | Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s marriage to Jimmy Carter took her from a rural farming community to the White House. Showing the world a new vision of the First Lady, Mrs. Carter was a working partner and trusted advisor to the president, a participant in foreign and domestic affairs, and an astute political strategist. Widely recognized as the nation’s foremost advocate for mental health, she was actively devoted to building a more caring society.
For details on how to pay your respects or to learn more about her lifetime of service, please visit RosalynnCarterTribute.org.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthAn Intimate Conversation on the Legacy and Future of Human RightsThe Carter Center2023-12-12 | The Carter Center and World Affairs Council of Atlanta invite you and one guest to “An Intimate Conversation on the Legacy and Future of Human Rights” on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with registration beginning at 3:30 pm.
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and the CEO of The Carter Center, Paige Alexander, will explore the human rights work of President Jimmy Carter, and the state of human rights today and into the future. The conversation will be moderated by the President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, Rickey Bevington.
We would be delighted for you to join us for this event, which will be held in the Cecil B. Day Chapel at The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.A Healthy Global Legacy | The Carter CenterThe Carter Center2023-12-05 | Through their decades of tireless leadership, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter have improved the health of millions of people around the world, helping them create a more promising future.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthCondolence Messages for First Lady Rosalynn CarterThe Carter Center2023-11-26 | We've heard from people all over the world who have shared beautiful messages in honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter. We invite you to share your own memory of Mrs. Carter or express your condolences to the Carter family at rosalynncartertribute.org/.
The public in Georgia is invited to honor and celebrate First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s life and accomplishments at events Monday, Nov. 27, through Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Sumter County and Atlanta.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthConfronting Climate ChangeThe Carter Center2023-11-13 | In the first project of its kind, The Carter Center is working with communities in Zambia to address drought, deforestation, and other aspects of climate change.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthConversations with SydneyThe Carter Center2023-10-30 | Journalist and father Micah Fink used his Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship to launch a podcast with his child, Sydney, about teen suicide and what can be done to prevent it.
The Carter Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism support a diverse cohort of journalists. Fellows are deeply committed to exploring some of society’s biggest mental health challenges.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #MentalHealthNotable Tributes | Happy 99th Birthday, President Carter!The Carter Center2023-10-04 | President Jimmy Carter turned 99 on Oct. 1, and we have received over 20,000 birthday messages from over 100 countries. Watch some of our favorites in this video, and then share your own warm wishes, stories, or birthday greetings here:
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter99 #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarterAn Honest Give-and-TakeThe Carter Center2023-09-28 | In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Carter Center equips communities to negotiate deals with the powerful mining industry that preserve rights and provide benefits.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthHelp Celebrate President Jimmy Carters 99th Birthday!The Carter Center2023-09-28 | All of us here at The Carter Center are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love for President Carter on his 99th birthday this past Sunday. It means so much to him and his family. Nearly 20K people from over 100 countries sent photos, videos & well-wishes to our digital mosaic.
Over the past few weeks, we have seen the mosaic take off in ways we never imagined. Past and current presidents, musicians, authors, artists, and individuals who believe in President Carter’s vision of a world rooted in peace, health, and human rights have shared their moving birthday tributes. And venues such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium have shown it on large screens for the world to see.
To all of you who sent in your birthday wishes, we send back our deepest thanks for making President Carter’s birthday so special for him and his family. There is still time to add your birthday wish at www.CarterCenter.org or by using #JimmyCarter99. The video tells the story.
For more information about the Carter Center's work, visit: cartercenter.org
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#JimmyCarter99 #CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #Peace #HealthSept. 22, 2023, Board of Councilors MeetingThe Carter Center2023-09-25 | The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthRanked-Choice Voting - 29 Qs with Nick StabileThe Carter Center2023-09-15 | Nick Stabile helped craft the adopted "ranked-choice voting system" for New York City. He shares how he helped make New York City a leader in voting reform in the United States.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthPolling Place Accessibility: The 2022 Metro Detroit Audit and Best Practices from Elected OfficialsThe Carter Center2023-09-15 | In celebration of Disability Voting Rights Week and the International Day of Democracy, please join The Carter Center, Detroit Disability Power, and The American Association of People with Disabilities for a workshop on Polling Place Accessibility: The 2022 Metro Detroit Audit and Best Practices from Election Officials. We will exchange valuable insights on best practices and challenges in administering accessible elections and provide an overview of how to collect and analyze data to ensure that the accessibility of our elections continues to improve.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthJimmy Carter 99 Celebration VideoThe Carter Center2023-09-14 | President Carter’s 99th birthday is coming up on October 1. We are celebrating this joyous milestone in a special way, and you can be a part of it.
You are invited to submit a photo or video that will be combined with thousands of others to form a beautiful mosaic image on our website. Just visit Celebrate Jimmy Carter's 99th Birthday! (CarterCenter.org/JimmyCarter99) and follow the simple instructions to upload your piece of the picture.
This mosaic is a symbolic way to show how we all play a part in President Carter’s remarkable legacy of service to humanity. Contribute your image or video today!
Hear video messages from President Carter's birthday mosaic: youtu.be/fv4SSLfbYZI
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#JimmyCarter99 #JimmyCarter #CarterCenter #Peace #HealthA Lot of RespectThe Carter Center2023-09-06 | Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander and Board of Trustees member Dr. Greg Vaughn visited South Sudan and saw firsthand the work being done to fight trachoma and Guinea worm disease.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthCarter Center Press Conference: Zimbabwe’s 2023 Harmonized ElectionsThe Carter Center2023-08-25 | Watch today's full press conference with the Zimbabwe electoral observation mission leadership team: Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, Democracy Program Director David Carol, Associate Director Sarah Johnson, and Chief of Party for the Center's mission in Zimbabwe Masa Janjusevic.
Background: The Carter Center was invited to observe the Aug. 23 elections by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and arrived in Zimbabwe on July 28. The mission was led by Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria. Fifteen long-term observers from 12 countries were deployed throughout the country in advance of election day to assess election preparations. On election day, 62 observers from 30 countries visited 201 polling stations across all 10 of Zimbabwe’s provinces to observe voting and counting. Carter Center observers continue to assess the conclusion of vote tabulation and, as per its mandate, intends to remain in Zimbabwe to observe the post-election environment and announcement of final results.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #Zimbabwe #Democracy #electionsBirthday Tribute to Rosalynn CarterThe Carter Center2023-08-17 | Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter turns 96 on Aug. 18. Join us as we take an admiring look back at her lifetime of service and accomplishment!
#RosalynnCarter #CarterCenter #MentalHealth #HealthCEO Visit Spotlights Initiatives in SudanThe Carter Center2023-08-03 | Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander recently made her first trip to Sudan, spending a whirlwind week meeting staff and partners and witnessing both peace and health program activities. You can tag along with her in this video.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #PaigeAlexander #Peace #Health #sudanA Generational Legacy | The Carter CenterThe Carter Center2023-07-31 | Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter and his wife, Kate, took their teen sons, Henry and Thomas, on a memorable journey to Zambia, where the high school students interacted with many peers and witnessed firsthand the lasting impact of the organization founded by their great-grandparents, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JasonCarter #Zambia #Peace #HealthYoung Zambian Activist Walks the WalkThe Carter Center2023-07-05 | In November 2021, Zulu embarked on a nine-day, 255-mile walk from his hometown of Chingola to the capital city of Lusaka to raise awareness about government accountability; transparency; and inclusion of youth, women, and people with disabilities in civic decision-making.
"I like to call myself a voice for young people and an activist for good governance," Zulu said during a Carter Center event held in conjunction with the Summit for Democracy in Lusaka in late March 2023.
Zulu is a member of Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAAZ), a Carter Center-supported organization that promotes the meaningful participation of youth in the public arena.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthA Motherlode of Services | Inform Women, Transform LivesThe Carter Center2023-06-26 | With a boost from the Carter Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives project, the city of Washington, D.C., threw a big baby shower to connect moms with agencies that can help make their lives a little easier.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthLIVE NOW: Commemorating Jimmy Carter’s Legacy in the Americas #CarterHumanRightsThe Carter Center2023-06-23 | Coinciding with the Organization of American States’ (OAS) General Assembly, join USIP, The Carter Center, the Inter-American Dialogue, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and the U.S. Permanent Mission to the OAS for a discussion of the Carter administration’s legacy defending human rights throughout the Americas and what it can teach today’s policymakers and human rights defenders.
For more information about this event, please visit: usip.org/events/commemorating-jimmy-carters-legacy-americasJune 2023 Board of Councilors MeetingThe Carter Center2023-06-12 | The Board of Councilors was founded in 1987 at the initiative of President Carter and Ivan Allen III as a leadership advisory group that serves to advance understanding of and support for The Carter Center and its activities among private-sector opinion leaders in Atlanta and Georgia. Members attend quarterly meetings and act as informed advocates of The Carter Center in the circles in which they have influence.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthPreparing for an ElectionThe Carter Center2023-06-05 | The Carter Center’s Don Bisson shows what long-term and short-term election observers do during the hours, days, and weeks before a national election, in this case in Tunisia.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #RosalynnCarter #Peace #HealthNo Time to Fail: Taking Care of Yourself to Serve Others with The Carter CenterThe Carter Center2023-06-05 | To mark the close of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Carter Center, the Elections Group, Election Hero Day, and "No Time to Fail" filmmakers are teaming up to raise awareness about the wellbeing of people not often recognized – election officials. Join us for this conversation with the Carter Center’s Democracy Program Senior Program Associate Rachel Lastinger, The Elections Group Senior Election Expert Tina Barton, and Rhode Island Department of State Director of Elections Kathy Placencia.
#CarterCenter #RosalynnCarter #Health #mentalhealth #democracyRosalynn Carter: A Lifetime of Mental Health LeadershipThe Carter Center2023-06-01 | Rosalynn Carter has been a pioneer in mental health for over 50 years. Her advocacy began in 1970, when Jimmy Carter was a candidate for governor or Georgia. Check out some of the historic milestones she has accomplished since becoming a passionate leader in the mental health movement.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.