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Rosalynn Carter’s impact on Habitat

For more than three decades Rosalynn Carter and her husband former U.S. President Jimmy Carter donated their time and voices to help Habitat build alongside families across the globe. Together, the Carters traveled 167,279 miles worldwide, building with future homeowners and fellow Carter Work Project volunteers and raising awareness for Habitat’s mission.

Since 1984, the Carter Work Project has touched lives around the world by:

Helping build, repair and rehabilitate 4,417 houses.
Working alongside 106,100 volunteers.
Building in 14 countries.

This collection of memories captures Mrs. Carter’s hands-on commitment to Habitat’s mission and reflects her extraordinary legacy.

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Video: In memoriam

For more than three decades, Rosalynn Carter and her husband President Jimmy Carter donated their time and voices to help Habitat build with more families around the world.

Remembering Rosalynn Carter

As Habitat for Humanity mourns the loss of Rosalynn Carter, we also honor the many cherished memories that we have of her.

Black and white photo from 1990 of Rosalynn Carter smiling while working on the build site

Slideshow: Rosalynn Carter and Habitat for Humanity

View a slideshow of Rosalynn Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.

Mrs. Carter standing at a microphone on a podium with her hands raised as she talks to the audience. President Carter is standing to the side smiling at her.

The Carters: Advocating for home affordability

During President and Mrs. Carter’s tenure in the White House and the years that followed, their focus on protecting and advancing human rights never wavered.

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The Carters laughing and talking with volunteers and homeowners.

Habitat Humanitarians: The Carters

Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been champions and groudbreaking voices for affordable, decent housing for all, donating their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes through Habitat’s Carter Work Project.

Rosalynn Carter shaking hands with volunteers.

How Habitat helped shape former first lady Rosalynn Carter

For over 30 years, former first lady Rosalynn Carter dedicated her voice, time and energy to building and advocating for affordable housing alongside Habitat. She once sat down with us to share why the mission of a decent, affordable home kept her coming back year after year.

President Carter painting a porch roof, wearing a cap and red bandana.

Photo gallery: Memorable moments with the Carters

From painting walls to framing houses, the Carters were always ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work alongside fellow volunteers. Journey through these memorable build site moments with two of Habitat’s greatest supporters and hands-on volunteers.

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President and Mrs. Carter walking with a crowd of volunteers.

Carter Work Projects through the years

Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been building and advocating for affordable housing alongside Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years. Journey through the incredible legacy of Carter Work Projects!

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