Carter Center News: December 2015

Good, your support helps make these accomplishments possible. Thank you for building hope in the world. View this email in a web browser.     Trachoma: Defeating a Blinding Curse A new, feature-length documentary follows Carter Center staff, global health partners, and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as they engage in a comprehensive strategy to eliminate blinding trachoma in Ethiopia. Watch the trailer »           Stories from 100 Elections Over the years, our staff have watched jubilant voters cast their first ballots; met with dictators who were sure they would be re-elected, but lost; and watched election officials stay up all night counting ballots. Hear humorous and moving tales from the front lines of emerging democracies. Watch the Conversations event replay »           Living with Complications from Lymphatic Filariasis Working with Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health, The Carter Center is winning the battle against lymphatic filariasis in Nigeria. Watch the video »       March 15, 2016 Tuesday, 7 p.m. The Power of Information April 21, 2016 Thursday, 7 p.m. Words Matter: Talking About Mental Health (webcast only) View all Carter Center events »   Meet Christine Akello After enduring decades of civil war and displacement in Uganda, Akello braved new challenges: river blindness, diminished sight, and the loss of her child »   Send holiday greetings to family and friends with a Carter Center e-card »   Please keep us current on your information by visiting Update My Profile in our website footer, or call us at (404) 420-3826 »   Donate Now   |   Forward to a Friend   |   Subscribe Now   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2013-14, 90% of our spending went directly to those in need. We appreciate the opportunity to communicate with you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Profile or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2015 All rights reserved.

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