Violence against women and girls is one of the most pressing challenges to human rights worldwide. According to a 2013 WHO global study, 35 percent of women globally have endured either physical and/or sexual violence. Shockingly, some studies in Nigeria revealed that as many as 70 percent of women have faced physical and/or sexual violence […]

JDPC Onitsha has used these programmes to empower the economically disadvantaged persons and improve the living conditions of the poor and marginalized. More so, several programmes have been organized in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, and promoting gender equality and empowering women. The hope is that the new information and education awareness/empowerment by JDPC Onitsha for Economic and Social determination kickstarts the alleviation of poverty and fosters new approaches for the elimination of exclusions and injustices in the society.

JDPC Onitsha is ensuring that girl child is not dropped from school due to early marriage, pregnancy, or child labour. Our bursary scheme has been designed to tackle issues face by out-of-school children, eliminating barrier to girl child development.