Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

Habitat’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is an annual, internationally-recognized week of building that brings attention to the need for simple, decent and affordable housing in partnership with low-income families. The Carter Work Project is held at a different location each year and attracts volunteers from around the world.

Championing basic human rights
As president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was deeply committed to social justice and basic human rights. He and his wife Rosalynn left the White House in search of meaningful ways to contribute in these areas. In addition to promoting peace and human rights through the nonprofit Carter Center in Atlanta, each year the Carters give a week of their time—and their construction skills—to build homes and raise awareness of the critical need for affordable housing.

2010 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project
The next Carter Work Project will be held the United States from October 3-8, 2010, to coincide with World Habitat Day. Volunteer recruitment will begin in spring 2010.

Previous Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Projects

• 2009 - The Mekong Region: Thailand, China, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
• 2008 - The Gulf Coast, USA: Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas
• 2007 - Los Angeles, California, USA
• 2006 - Lonavala, India
• 2005 - Detroit and Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
• 2004 - Mexico
• 2003 - Alabama, Georgia, USA
• 2002 - South Africa
• 2001 - Korea
• 2000 - New York, Florida, Georgia, USA
• 1999 - Philippines
• 1998 - Texas, USA
• 1997 - Tennessee, USA
• 1994-1996 - Eagle Butte, South Dakota, Southern California, USA and Vac, Hungary
• 1990-1993 - Mexico: Tijuana; USA: San Diego, California, Miami, Florida, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Maryland; Canada: Winnipeg, Manitoba and Waterloo, Ontario
• 1984-1989 - New York, Chicago, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Milwaukee, USA