
WELCOME TO JUSTICE DEVELOPMENT & PEACE CENTRE BENIN
WHAT WE ARE
Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, is a Faith-Based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that falls under the legal instrument establishing the Catholic Mission. It is governed by the Conference of Catholic Archbishops of Nigeria (CBCN) and operates under the National Coordination of the Department of Church and Society.
The Centre was established in the Archdiocese in 1991 and commenced active operation in 2001 and is guided by the common values of the Catholic Faith. It was registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) 2010 Abuja with registration number (CAC/IT/NO 40003).


OUR MISSION
To evolve and execute development programs through implementing people-oriented policies with available resources to achieve desired result of inclusive society.

OUR VISION
To champion the cause of humanity through advocacy, justice and social development to create an inclusive society

CORE VALUES
The Dignity of the Human Person. ,Rights and Responsibilities, The Common Good, Accountability, Solidarity, Fundamental option for the poor, Honour and Integrity










AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Promotion of Justice, Development and Peace in the communities of our intervention, Capacity building and empowerment for indigents in the society. Uplifting Social Justice, democratic value, human rights culture and human dignity in the society, Promoting Christ Love and Togetherness in the communities, to Promote Catholic social teachings so as to contribute to the process of social transformation and reformation, Networking and collaborating with other local, national and international development agencies, to effectively address common social concerns. Promotion of Justice, development and Peace in the communities of our intervention, capacity building and empowerment for indigents in the society, uplifting Social Justice, democratic value, human rights culture and human dignity in the society. Promoting Christ Love and Togetherness in the communities, to Promote Catholic social teachings so as to contribute to the process of social transformation and reformation, Networking and collaborating with other local, national and international development agencies, to effectively address common social concerns.
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Projects and updates


JDPC BIENNIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2022 – 2023
As we reflect on the past years, we are proud

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
To all our Partners and Donors As we approach the

Cult Violence in Edo State: A Call for Action and Peace
Edo State is currently grappling with a surge in cult
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE DAY 5
JDPC Benin conducted a successful Street and Market Awareness Campaign

REPORT ON THE INCEPTION MEETING FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND ANTI-CORRUPTION (ROLAC) PROJECT
Introduction On 29th of October, 2024, the Director of the