JDPC Jos

Strengthening response. Building resilient communities!

A One-Day Community-Based Stakeholders Consultative Engagement on Early Warning and Early Response (EWER), organized by JDPC Jos in Partnership with CAFOD and Observatoire Pharos, successfully brought together stakeholders across four target communities of (Kagoro & Kafanchan (Kaduna State) and Bokkos Town & Gana Ropp (Plateau State).

The engagements convened traditional and religious leaders, security agencies, women and youth leaders, PWDs, and community influencers in a shared commitment to strengthening early warning systems and promoting peaceful coexistence.

From engaging discussions on the EWER concept and its linkage to the Barometer of Cultural and Religious Pluralism, to participatory sessions on identifying and mapping early warning indicators, the engagements created a safe and inclusive space for dialogue, learning, and collective reflection.

Through group work and community mapping exercises, participants identified key conflict triggers, analyzed existing response gaps, and explored practical solutions tailored to their local contexts. Each community went further to develop a Community-Based Early Warning Action Plan, clearly outlining priority issues, response actions, responsible actors, and timelines.

The sessions concluded with strong commitments from stakeholders to work collaboratively in preventing conflicts and reinforcing the importance of community-driven solutions in building sustainable peace.The conversations may have ended, but the action has just begun.

When communities are empowered, conflict prevention becomes possible.

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

Today reminds us that even in the darkest moments, light will rise again. It is a powerful message of victory, life, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

The resurrection inspires us to live with faith, courage, and love, embracing new opportunities to make a difference in our communities.

At JDPC Jos, we celebrate this season by renewing our commitment to peace, justice, and service to humanity.

🌅 May this Easter fill your heart with hope, joy, and renewed strength.

𝑅𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒, 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝐸𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢?
𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒, 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑗𝑜𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢.

Empowering peace, one school at a time!

We are thrilled to share that JDPC Jos, with the generous support of Mennonite Central Committee - MCC, recently hosted an impactful Refresher Training on Peace Education Strategies for Peace Club patrons and matrons in Plateau North!

Over 50 dedicated teachers across 6 LGAs were brought together for 3 days of intensive training, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage peace clubs and promote a culture of nonviolent conflict resolution, positive discipline, and peaceful coexistence in their schools and communities.

Through interactive sessions, participants explored innovative peace education strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and peace club management best practices. The energy was electric, and the commitment to building safer, more inclusive learning environments was palpable!

We are excited to see the ripple effect of this initiative across Plateau North!

We just wrapped up a Consultative Workshop on Community-Based ADR Frameworks in Jos!

Bringing together 70 stakeholders from Kaduna and Plateau States, including traditional and religious leaders, judiciary officials, security agencies, and CSOs, to strengthen local justice systems.

The workshop explored local conflicts, security trends, and the impact of unmanaged conflicts, and discussed ADR models, best practices, and adaptable frameworks.

A lively panel discussion highlighted the roles of stakeholders in Local ADR, and breakout sessions delivered community-specific ADR structures and adaptable models for social cohesion and community security.

A draft communique was developed, and we are excited about the commitments made and the next steps!

JDPC Jos appreciates Tetra Tech- Nigeria Spring Programme for the partnership to strengthen traditional institutions in Plateau and Kaduna States.