In celebration of the former president’s humanitarian efforts, thousands of Habitat for Humanity volunteers built new homes.
Former President Jimmy Carter’s 100 birthday on Tuesday is being celebrated through a series of events including a star-studded benefit concert and the construction of 30 new Habitat for Humanity homes.
Carter served as the 39th President of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981. A former governor of Georgia, Carter prioritized human rights and energy reform. After his presidency, he became known for global humanitarian efforts and founding The Carter Center, which he and his wife Rosalynn Carter created in 1982 with the mission to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope.” In 2002, Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize for his decades of effort in finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advancing democracy and human rights, and promoting global economic and social development.
In celebration of his humanitarian efforts, thousands of Habitat for Humanity volunteers gathered Monday to build 30 homes in St. Paul, Minnesota. The volunteers, including country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, worked together to build 30 homes over five days.
