The longest lived American- president Jimmy Carter in New Delhi on 27 October 2006 (photo: PTI)
After stepping down as U.S. President in 1981, Jimmy Carter worked hard to improve his reputation in foreign policy by focusing on helping people and engaging in international diplomacy. In 1982, he founded The Carter Center, which became a key organization for supporting human rights, strengthening democracy, and fighting diseases around the world.
After leaving the presidency, Carter worked on solving conflicts between countries, observing elections to make sure they were fair, and supporting health programs around the world. He was especially focused on eliminating diseases such as Guinea worm and helped build homes with Habitat for Humanity, showing his strong desire to make life better for people everywhere.
Because of his constant work for peace and human rights, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. The Nobel Committee praised him for “years of hard work to solve conflicts peacefully, support democracy and human rights, and improve economic and social progress.”
After leaving the presidency, Carter stayed very involved in international relations. He helped solve conflicts and monitored elections in countries known for dishonest voting practices. His work in these areas has been highly praised and has added to his lasting impact on global affairs.
Thinking about his influence after leaving office, Carter once said, “My work as a former president is likely more significant than that of other presidents.” His strong dedication to helping people and promoting world peace has made him a respected leader in global diplomacy and human rights efforts.
BY – NIKITA
