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THE CARTER CENTER
At a Glance
At a Glance
Two Liberian children play in the capital, Monrovia. The Carter Center has monitored multiple elections in the country.
Overview
The Carter Center was founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in 1982. A non-governmental organization, the Center has helped to advance peace and health in more than 90 countries.
Key Accomplishments
Leading an eradication campaign that has reduced the incidence of Guinea worm disease from an estimated 3.5 million human cases a year in 1986 to just 0 in 2025
Observing 0 full and limited election observation missions in 0 countries and three Native American nations
Furthering avenues to peace in
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Nepal
Liberia
Sudan
South Sudan
Uganda
Mali
The Korean Peninsula
Haiti
Bosnia
and Herzegovina
and Herzegovina
Syria
The Middle East
Strengthening international standards for human rights and the voices of individuals defending those rights in their communities worldwide
Pioneering new public health approaches to preventing or controlling devastating neglected tropical diseases in Africa and Latin America, including establishing village-based health interventions in thousands of communities across Africa
Advancing efforts to improve mental health care and diminish stigma against people with mental illnesses in the United States and globally
Donations
The Center received $0 million in cash, pledges, and in-kind gifts in 2024–2025. The Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, financed by private donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, governments, and international development assistance agencies. Contributions by U.S. citizens and companies are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Staff
We have approximately 320 employees at Atlanta headquarters and more than 3400 in country offices around the world.