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The Sound of Peace

After sitting silently in the Carter Center’s lobby for decades, our peace bell now hangs in a beautiful new bell tower where it can ring out to remind us all of the importance of peace. Learn more about the 202-year-old bell’s history and fascinating journey from Japan to The Carter Center.

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    From the CEO

    Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander highlights the year's accomplishments and shares her excitement for what's to come.

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    From the Blog

    Our experts discuss the importance of establishing sustainable, locally-owned health care infrastructures that function long after we are gone. 

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    From the Blog

    The dire humanitarian situation in Syria has worsened due to infrastructure loss, continued military action, and a major cholera outbreak.

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    #DefeatGuineaWorm

    We are down to the last mile in our mission to eradicate Guinea Worm Disease. Enjoy this video commemorating last year's low numbers.

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