About JDPI
Established in March 1971 as the Social Welfare Apostolate, Justice Development and Peace Initiative in Maiduguri Diocese (JDPI Maiduguri Diocese), formerly known as JDPC Maiduguri, has the late Rev. Fr. Dennis Coleman as the first Coordinator. The Apostolate was established as a response to the Federal Government’s call for national reconstruction and rehabilitation in the aftermath of the 1967 Nigerian Civil War (R. Hickey, Heralds of Christ to Borno: The Missionary Years (2018). The name was changed from “Social Welfare Apostolate” to Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) in 1988.
What We Do
Peacebuilding & Social Cohesion
Livelihood & Economic Recovery
Mental Health & Psycho-social Support
Water Sanitation & Hygiene
Governance and Advocacy
Our Impact
Feature Projects
Our work is made possible through trusted partnerships.
Livelihood Support in Borno
Empowering displaced families through micro-grants and agricultural training to rebuild their economic future.
WaSH Initiative Yobe
Installing Solar-powered boreholes and providing hygiene education to remote communities facing water scarcity.
Peace Building Adamawa
Facilitating inter-faith dialogues and community mediation training to ensure lasting peace in diverse neighborhoods.
Our Partners & Donors
Our work is made possible through trusted partnerships.
Join us in building peace and restoring Dignity.
Our work is made possible through trusted partnerships.