Jimmy Carter Philanthropy
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The 39th President of the United States (1977-1981), James Carter Jr. has been a persistent advocate of human rights and social justice. A former peanut farmer, Carter served as Democratic governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Carter’s presidency emphasized the U.S. role in human rights advocacy, and he has concentrated on disease prevention and peace programs since, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
- Carter has been the most visible proponent of Habitat for Humanity since 1984. Habitat for Humanity is a charitable NGO that provides affordable housing for the poor, having built 175,000 homes worldwide since it was founded in 1976. In 2006, the Jimmy Carter Work Project planned and coordinated the construction of 101 houses in India.
- Carter has played an active role in international health programs. Programs include River Blindness, Guinea Worm and Trachoma treatment and prevention, and public health training in Ethiopia.
- Carter has advocated for peace and human rights through programs like the Democracy Program, the Human Rights Program, and the Conflict Resolution Program. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his persistent peace advocacy.
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