Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter and a tireless advocate for mental health, died on Sunday at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96.
Mrs. Carter was a constant presence at her husband’s side throughout his political career, serving as a trusted advisor and confidante. She was also a vocal advocate for a number of causes, including mental health, human rights, and environmental protection.
Champion of Mental Health
Rosalynn Carter’s most well-known work was in the field of mental health. She was a founding member of the Carter Center, which was established in 1982 to advance human rights and alleviate human suffering. Through the Carter Center, Mrs. Carter worked to destigmatize mental illness and to promote better access to care for people with mental health disorders.
A Lifetime of Humanitarian Work
In addition to her work on mental health, Mrs. Carter was also a tireless advocate for human rights around the world. She traveled to more than 100 countries to observe human rights conditions and to meet with leaders and activists working to improve the lives of others. She also founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, which provides training and resources to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
Mrs. Carter’s humanitarian work was recognized with numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
A Legacy of Compassion and Service
Rosalynn Carter was a woman of great compassion and service. She dedicated her life to helping others, and her work has made a lasting impact on the world. She will be deeply missed.
In addition to her work on mental health and human rights, Mrs. Carter was also a strong advocate for environmental protection.
She was a founding member of the Environmental Working Group, and she served on the board of directors of the National Audubon Society. She also wrote a number of books on environmental issues, including “A Call to Action” (1994) and “Helping Ourselves” (1995).
Mrs. Carter’s environmental activism was motivated by her belief that we have a responsibility to protect the planet for future generations. She was a vocal critic of pollution and deforestation, and she called for a transition to cleaner energy sources.
A Woman of Many Talents
In addition to her work as a first lady, mental health activist, and humanitarian, Mrs. Carter was also a talented writer, photographer, and musician. She wrote several books, including a memoir, “First Lady from Plains” (1982), and a collection of poems, “To Journey Without Fear” (1996). She was also an accomplished photographer, and her work was exhibited at galleries around the world. And she was a talented musician, playing the piano and the organ.
Rosalynn Carter was a woman of many talents, and she used those talents to make a positive impact on the world. She was a true role model for women and girls everywhere.
A Life Well-Lived
Rosalynn Carter was a remarkable woman who lived a life well-lived. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a dedicated public servant, and she made a lasting impact on the world through her work on mental health, human rights, and environmental protection. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
