The Carter Center
After leaving the White House in 1981, Carter, like her husband, continued to lead a very active life. In 1982, she co-founded The Carter Center, a private, not-for-profit institution based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the center's Board of Trustees and participates in many of the center's programs. but gives special attention to the Mental Health Program.
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