i chose the carter center for this donation because their work manifests my belief that all issues are connected.
The Carter Center's programs include: • supporting the political participation of traditionally marginalized segments of society
• assisting developing countries with the expertise to help them devise their own plans for sustainable farming and development
• making peace by preventing and resolving armed and political conflicts around the globe
• international election monitoring • aiding in the passage of legislation, implementation and use of access to information laws • training media in the responsibilities of a free press • providing useful working tools to improve the effectiveness of human rights monitors and advocates
• fostering development of mental health services for children and families, promoting access to quality mental health care
• funding world wide health programs based on the value “we believe good health is a basic human right" read jimmy carter's commentary on elections in the united states: "some basic international requirements for a fair election are missing in Florida." |