You're Invited: "Faith Forward Democracy" Webinar

Good, please register now for the live webcast of Faith Forward Democracy in the U.S. Faith Forward Democracy Webcast Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7 p.m. ET Register Now » Our rapidly polarizing society is driving us to live among people who think, look, and pray as we do. Increasingly, we struggle to find common purpose and connection with fellow Americans. Anger and division is replacing love and unity. How can people of faith respond? Join us for a discussion with Gary Mason, a pastor and peacemaker who has spent his life working in divided societies, including in his native northern Ireland as well as in Israel and Palestine. About Gary Mason: Mason is a Methodist minister and holds a Ph.D. from the School of Psychology at the University of Ulster. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate in divinity from Florida Southern College for his role in peacebuilding in Ireland. Mason is a senior research fellow at the Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention at Maynooth University in Ireland and an adjunct professor at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. He is the founder of Rethinking Conflict, an organization devoted to building peace and reconciliation at the more fractured edges of society. Prior to founding that organization, Mason spent 28 years as a clergy person in Belfast and was involved in the Northern Irish Peace Process. Donate Now   |   Forward   |   Subscribe   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2021, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. 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 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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Good, Help Mrs. Carter Build Hope

Today is Mrs. Carter's 95th birthday.

TODAY IS MRS. CARTER'S 95TH BIRTHDAY. HELP HER BUILD HOPE. MAKE A GIFT NOW » Good, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has worked tirelessly for more than 50 years to bring hope into the lives of the most vulnerable among us. Thanks to her unrelenting activism, innumerable people with mental illnesses have access to care and the freedom to live a life of dignity and self-worth. Her activism began in 1970, when Jimmy Carter was a candidate for governor of Georgia. Her passion and commitment fueled a mental health movement that is only growing stronger. Please keep this momentum going by making a gift today! Help Mrs. Carter celebrate her 95th birthday with a donation that affirms her vision for a more caring world and builds hope for even more people. Mrs. Carter's work reaches beyond mental health. She has undertaken a multitude of development and relief efforts, especially ones that improve life for women and children. In the last 35 years, Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter have observed dozens of elections, helping to advance democracy worldwide. Your generosity will support causes close to Mrs. Carter's heart and extend the impact of all Carter Center programs. Adults and children across the world can gain effective tools to overcome disease and build democracies that uphold human rights. By making a gift to The Carter Center in honor of Mrs. Carter's birthday, you will help: Destigmatize mental illnesses and improve care. Eliminate diseases that threaten developing nations. Strengthen democracy and end violent conflict. Advance human rights and access to justice. Thank you for helping us celebrate Mrs. Carter's milestone birthday. Your partnership is deeply meaningful to both her and the vulnerable people who rely on us for help. HELP MRS. CARTER BUILD EVEN MORE HOPE IN THE WORLD. GIVE A GIFT THAT TRANSFORMS LIVES » Forward to a Friend   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2021, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. 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 Preferences or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5109 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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Carter Center News: August 2022

Good, thank you for following the work of The Carter Center to advance peace and health worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to stay in touch with you.     Sleuths Seek Out Guinea Worms Walk with Ekal Abraham and his team as they trek across South Sudan looking for possible cases of Guinea worm and offering education on how to prevent it. Watch the video »       Information Transformation Four years ago, Ana Veraliz was at death’s door. Then she received some information about services that helped transform her life. Watch the video »       Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases See an overview of how The Carter Center is empowering people in some of the poorest and most isolated places on earth to free themselves from disease. Learn more »       Election Experts Go to Kenya The Carter Center deployed a four-person election expert mission to Nairobi to assess key issues regarding the use and perception of election technology in Kenya’s 2022 presidential election. Outcomes of this mission will help inform international standards for election technology. Learn more »       Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Announced Meet our newest cohort of journalists to receive Carter Center training and support as they produce works advocating for improved mental health care and public understanding. Learn more »       Double the Impact of Your Giving Did you know that many companies will match employees' charitable contributions? Use our convenient search tool to see if your employer offers a matching gift program. Every dollar makes a big difference in the lives of the people we serve. Check your employer's status »     Donate Now   |   Forward   |   Subscribe   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2021, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. 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 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #290

Good, as The Carter Center counts down to the end of Guinea worm disease, we are pleased to bring you the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guinea Worm Wrap-Up.

Good, as The Carter Center counts down to the end of Guinea worm disease, we are pleased to bring you the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #290.   OPEN THE GUINEA WORM WRAP-UP » Synopsis of Recent Developments CHAD: PROGRESS AGAINST ANIMAL INFECTIONS Chad has reported 229 dogs with Guinea worm infections (72% contained), 24 cats (63% contained), and 2 confirmed human cases (50% contained) in January-June 2022, compared to 423 infected dogs, 15 cats, and 5 human cases reported during January-June 2021. Full Report » MALI: THREE DOG INFECTIONS Two dogs were found to be infected in Segou Region and one dog in Mopti Region. All three dogs’ infections were contained, and the dogs were believed to have been infected in their resident villages. Full Report » ETHIOPIA: ZERO INFECTIONS Ethiopia reported no Guinea worm infections in humans or animals January-June 2022. This can be compared to one human infection in February 2021 and three animal infections (2 dogs, 1 cat) in August, October, and November 2021. Full Report » The Carter Center has been fighting Guinea worm disease since 1986 with a global coalition of partners, including the Ministries of Health of endemic countries, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others. Donate Now   |   Forward to a Friend   |   Subscribe Now   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2021, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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