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Founded in 1982 by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, The Carter Center wages peace, fights disease, and builds hope worldwide.
"It was very clear that we were at risk."
In 2001, our former VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers made a trip to the compound of notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. He recounts the story of that visit in Chapter 3 of our interview.
In 2001, our former VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers made a trip to the compound of notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. He recounts the story of that visit in Chapter 3 of our interview.
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"It was very clear that we were at risk."
In 2001, our former VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers made a trip to the compound of notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. He recounts the story of that visit in Chapter 3 of our interview.
In 2001, our former VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers made a trip to the compound of notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. He recounts the story of that visit in Chapter 3 of our interview.
When Guyana went to the polls in September, The Carter Center was there to help monitor the electoral process. This video captures that pivotal moment in Guyana's history. Democracy at work!
December 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
When Guyana went to the polls in September, The Carter Center was there to help monitor the electoral process. This video captures that pivotal moment in Guyana's history. Democracy at work!
In Chapter 2 of our interview with retiring VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers, he talks about what he learned from traveling with President Carter — including the importance of getting your facts straight and the value of treating everyone with dignity.
December 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In Chapter 2 of our interview with retiring VP of Overseas Operations Craig Withers, he talks about what he learned from traveling with President Carter — including the importance of getting your facts straight and the value of treating everyone with dignity.
After 37 years, Craig Withers, our vice president of overseas operations, has retired. Before we let him leave, we forced him to sit down for an interview. In Chapter 1 of 4, he talks about his early days fighting Guinea worm and a bold move he made after a Saturday-afternoon beer.
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After 37 years, Craig Withers, our vice president of overseas operations, has retired. Before we let him leave, we forced him to sit down for an interview. In Chapter 1 of 4, he talks about his early days fighting Guinea worm and a bold move he made after a Saturday-afternoon beer.
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
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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