Since leaving the White House, Jimmy Carter has redefined the role of ex-President, using his status to help broker peace and fight disease worldwide. The stubbornness and sense of moral purpose that disabled Carter during his presidency has served him well in these post-presidential crusades.

The Carter Center was established in 1982 with the mandate of resolving political conflict and combating disease. The near-total eradication of Guinea Worm Disease is its most successful health effort.

Outside of the Carter Center, Jimmy Carter conducts diplomatic missions as an elder statesman. While his approach is not always popular, at times drawing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, Carter demonstrates the potential of a meaningful post-presidential career.

In 2002 the Nobel committee recognized his efforts at Camp David and the accomplishments of his post-presidency by awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize.

Guinea Worm Disease
Learn about Dracunculiasis and Jimmy Carter's role in eradicating it.

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The Carter Center produced Faces in the Field, which shows the painful realities of Guinea worm disease. This video contains graphic footage of the effects of Drancunculiasis.