Born in 1924 in Plains, Georgia to farmer father and nurse mother. Graduated from US Naval Academy in 1946 and served as nuclear submarine officer. Became Georgia governor in 1971 and Democratic National Committee campaign chairman
Eglantyne Jebb's Declaration of Rights of the Child inspired UN Convention. Organization focused on research and children's rights after 1923. First nursery school opened in Wales in 1936. Worked with refugees from Spanish Civil War and European Jewish children
Sphere Project launched in 1997 to improve humanitarian assistance quality. Project formed in collaboration between SCHR and InterAction. Initially funded by sponsoring agencies and government donors. Became independent non-profit organization in 2016
Founded in 1933 as International Relief Association by Einstein. Initially helped Nazi Germany refugees, later expanded to other countries. Merged with Emergency Rescue Committee in 1942. Became part of CIA's covert network by 1950s
Relief International operates in 11 of 16 countries for over a decade. Employs over 5,000 staff and volunteers globally. Partners with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster
Haast's eagle was the largest documented species, weighing up to 39 pounds. It hunted moa birds and became extinct 500-600 years ago