Carter Center News: July 2026

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. July 2026 E-Newsletter From Belfast to America: Learning to Prevent Political Violence and Heal Division What can one of the world's most protracted conflicts teach us about the state of American democracy? That's the question a group of U.S. faith and civic leaders set out to explore during a weeklong trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland, hosted by Rethinking Conflict in partnership with The Carter Center. Watch the video » A Flight for Sight: Nine Children, One Plane, and a Chance to See Clearly The blue-and-white prop plane descended through clear skies and skimmed along a scorching runway. After it slowed to a halt, five children — some of them barefoot — made their way down the plane's three deep stairs, blinking in the harsh sunlight as they took in this place where they'd suddenly found themselves. Learn more » Empowering Voters in Venezuela In 2024, The Carter Center assisted local partners to uncover the true results of Venezuela's presidential election. This summer, their efforts took the Grand Prix for Good at Cannes Lions. Watch the video » The Beautiful Game Brings Peace: From Atlanta's Pitch to the Global Field "The Beautiful Game Brings Peace" is the Carter Center's breakout sports diplomacy event spotlighting how soccer can promote social change in the U.S. and abroad. Watch the video » Carter Center Congratulates Colombia for a Well-Organized Election "Colombia has seen record voter turnout of 63.6% with historic citizen participation of poll workers, party representative, national observers, and security forces throughout the country," said Jennie Lincoln, Director of the Center's Electoral Expert Mission. Learn more » Patrick J. Kennedy: Policy, Parity, and the Path Forward for Mental Health Watch Patrick J. Kennedy's Keynote Address at the 30th Annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum, a milestone gathering dedicated to advancing mental health policy, systems, and practice across the state of Georgia. Watch the video » In FY2025, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. Donate Now The Carter Center One Copenhill | 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2026 The Carter Center. All rights reserved. The Carter Center is committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Profile or Unsubscribe