The Carter Center

Non-profit OrganizationsGeorgia, United States1001-5000 Employees

The Carter Center is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide. The center operates in more than 80 countries, tackling conflicts, advancing democracy and human rights, expanding economic opportunity, and preventing diseases while improving mental health care.

Its work involves collaboration with governments, international organizations, and civil society to address global health and governance challenges. In 2026, it announced a strengthened partnership with the Pan American Health Organization to eliminate river blindness and other diseases in the Americas. As a significant nonprofit actor, it operates at the intersection of policy, field programs, and community well-being from its base in Atlanta.

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