About us

Justice, Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI) Abuja, is a faith-based, non-governmental organization dedicated to the attainment of an egalitarian society where social justice, equity and human dignity thrives for the common good of all humanity. Registered under the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja with CAC Registration number 7337954, JDPCI has been delivering on key thematic areas for over 30 years of existence. Our intervention is geared towards livelihood support and empowerment for vulnerable households, human and community development, protection of human rights, civic education, advocacy, Prison welfare, environmental protection, migration and anti-trafficking, social development, peace building, and conflict resolution. Our operations are guided by our vision, mission, and core values. Our values are based on Catholic social teaching which promotes the basic principles of subsidiarity, stewardship, option for the poor, protection of human life, equity, and the Common Good. Our programs focus on integral human development and the needs of the most vulnerable populations, particularly women and youths. Women and youth are at the heart of JDPC Abuja’s intervention efforts because our experience shows that their gains translate into benefits for families and communities. The organization is headquartered in Area 3 Garki Abuja and has 10 key staff and more than 400 volunteers across the 190 Catholic Parishes around the Federal Capital Territory.