Together we build a just & peaceful society.

About Us

Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Awka – Building a just and peaceful society through service, empowerment, and advocacy.

Our History

1967

The Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) was established by the Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the Second Vatican Council’s call for the Church to play an active role in building a just and peaceful world. Inspired by Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Populorum Progressio, the Commission was created to awaken the faithful to their mission on earth and promote social justice and development for poorer communities.

1986

JDPC Awka, serving as the social arm of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, was founded to bring this mission to the local context of Anambra State.

2003

It was registered as a non-profit organization under the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, formalizing its public presence.

April 23, 2015

JDPC Awka was officially incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as Justice Development and Peace Caritas – JDPC Awka, establishing its legal status.

Our Vision & Mission

Vision

A developed world where human dignity is held sacred, moral and political consciousness awakened in citizens to demand for their rights through Peace and Justice.

Mission

To promote and provide responsive care for justice, peace and good governance through upholding education, agriculture, health and working in close relationship with the poor and the marginalized, empowering them holistically, to reduce poverty.

Our Core Values

Credibility
Transparency
Accountability
Commitment

Our Strategy

Capacity Building

Training and empowerment for civil society groups, women, and youth.

Rights Education

Promoting awareness and sensitization of citizens about their rights.

Advocacy & Collaboration

Working with CSOs, donors, and communities to push for justice and equity.

Core Programme Areas

Good Governance

Agriculture

Capacity Building

Correctional Centre Apostolate

Educational Scholarship

Budget Monitoring & Tracking

Youth & Women Empowerment

Gender Violence

Health Care Delivery

Migration

Conflict Resolution

Environmental Justice

Caritas

Contact Us

Address:
Catholic Diocesan Secretariat, Awka

Phone:
+234 806 783 8690, +234 708 893 0448

About Our Director

Justice, Development, and Peace Commission (JDPC) – Catholic Diocese of Awka

Rev. Fr. Levi Ndubisi Ukor

Rev. Fr. Levi Ndubisi Ukor

Director, JDPC Awka

Rev. Fr. Levi Ndubisi Ukor serves as the Director of the Justice, Development, and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the Catholic Diocese of Awka. A priest deeply committed to the mission of social justice, human dignity, and holistic development, he guides JDPC in addressing critical issues of poverty, inequality, peacebuilding, and empowerment of the marginalized.

Under his leadership, JDPC continues to champion programs that uplift the poor, promote sustainable development, encourage peaceful coexistence, and advocate for the rights and dignity of every human being in line with the social teachings of the Catholic Church.

Director’s Message

Dear Faithful and Esteemed Partners,

The work of justice and peace is the heartbeat of the mission of Christ. At JDPC Awka, we are dedicated to serving humanity through advocacy, empowerment, and development initiatives that restore hope and dignity to the poor and vulnerable.

Your support and collaboration remain invaluable as we continue to spread the message of love, justice, and development in our communities. Together, we can create a society where peace reigns, and every individual lives with dignity.

– Rev. Fr. Levi Ndubisi Ukor
Director, JDPC Awka