U.S. President Jimmy Carter

The U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteer, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia.

A champion for affordable and decent housing, he and his wife Rosalynn Carter donated their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes with Habitat around the world.

“We are deeply saddened by President Carter’s passing, and our prayers are with the Carter family,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “President and Mrs. Carter began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity near their home in southwest Georgia more than 40 years ago, and soon brought worldwide attention to the need for decent and affordable housing. We are grateful for the incredible impact the Carters have had on Habitat and on the families who have benefited from their shining example. The Carters put Habitat for Humanity on the map, and their legacy lives on in every family we serve around the world.”

“President Carter showed us all what it truly means to live a life of dignity, modesty and service”, said Zoran Kostov, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Macedonia.

Habitat for Humanity Macedonia joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.