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The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, works to advance peace and health worldwide. They address critical issues such as conflict resolution, human rights, disease eradication, and democratic elections. Their extensive global network and diplomatic efforts contribute to positive change in countless communities.
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Who founded The Carter Center and where is it based?
The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter in partnership with Emory University. Its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, near the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
What is The Carter Center best known for in global health?
Its best-known health campaign is the fight to eradicate Guinea worm disease, which had about 3.5 million annual cases in 1986. By the early 2020s, reported human cases had fallen to tiny annual numbers, making it one of the most dramatic disease-eradication efforts in modern public health.
Does The Carter Center only work on health programs?
No, it also works on election observation, conflict resolution, human rights, and democracy support. The Carter Center has observed elections in dozens of countries since 1989, which is a major part of its peace-program work.
How is The Carter Center connected to Jimmy Carter's Nobel Peace Prize?
Jimmy Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for decades of work on peaceful conflict resolution, democracy, human rights, and development. Much of that post-presidency work was carried through The Carter Center.
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