Justice & Peace Commission
JUPECO — Envisioning a peaceful, just, harmonious and prosperous community of God's people irrespective of tribal and other differences.
What We Envision
Building a Society of Love & Dignity
The Justice and Peace Commission envisions a peaceful, just, harmonious and prosperous community of God's people in Mbarara Archdiocese irrespective of tribal and other differences. It aims at building a society where the Gospel of love, human dignity, rule of law and peace are cherished and practiced in day-to-day relationships.
Activities of the Commission
Human Rights Education & Political Awareness
Championing political awareness of citizens according to Vatican II Council (Gaudium et Spes 43, 75). Encouraging the Laity to engage in political structures and play active roles in administration and political life of their communities, addressing historical imbalances faced by Catholics.
Education
Fostering appreciation of education to eradicate illiteracy not only in the Church but in Uganda at large. This has been realized through active participation in Universities and colleges of the Diocese.
Domestic Violence Prevention
In collaboration with the Pastoral Commission and Trócaire Uganda, the Commission has worked to castigate domestic violence rooted in patrilineal structures. Standing for protection of human rights and sensitization of communities.
Instilling the Social Doctrine of the Church
Devoted to increasing people's awareness of the Social Teaching of the Church, propagating justice and merging it with promotion of non-violent behaviours, as well as the shift of knowledge, skills and change in lifestyle.
Meet Some of Our Team
We are a dedicated team committed to justice and peace in our community.
Our Impact by the Numbers
Key performance indicators reflecting our commitment to justice, peace, and community transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our projects, partnerships, and how you can get involved with NCCJP.
Projects are selected based on community needs assessments, alignment with our mission of justice and peace, consultation with local leaders and diocesan commissions, availability of resources, and potential for sustainable impact. We prioritize initiatives that address urgent social justice issues, empower vulnerable groups, and promote long-term positive change in communities across Uganda.
NCCJP projects are funded through a combination of sources including the Uganda Episcopal Conference, international Catholic funding agencies, development partners, grants from humanitarian organizations, and donations from well-wishers. We maintain transparency in all our financial operations and regularly publish accountability reports for our stakeholders and the public.
Absolutely! Community participation is at the heart of our work. Communities can get involved through local advocacy groups, attending civic education workshops, volunteering with diocesan justice and peace commissions, reporting concerns through our channels, and participating in public dialogues and forums. We believe sustainable change happens when communities are active partners, not just beneficiaries.
Organizations can partner with NCCJP by reaching out through our official channels. We welcome partnerships with civil society organizations, faith-based groups, government agencies, and international bodies. The process typically involves an initial consultation, proposal review, memorandum of understanding, and collaborative project design. Contact us at info@jdpuganda.org to start the conversation about potential collaboration.
Project durations vary depending on scope and objectives. Short-term interventions may last 3–6 months, while comprehensive programs can run for 2–5 years with multiple phases. We also have ongoing initiatives like civic education and capacity building that operate continuously. Each project includes monitoring, evaluation, and sustainability planning to ensure lasting impact beyond the implementation period.
We measure impact through a robust monitoring and evaluation framework that includes baseline surveys, mid-term reviews, community feedback mechanisms, and end-of-project evaluations. Key indicators include policy changes influenced, number of people reached, capacity built within local institutions, and documented cases of improved justice or peace outcomes. All findings are published in our annual reports for public accountability.
Project reports, annual reviews, and accountability documents are available through our website at nccjp.org, at our offices at the Uganda Catholic Secretariat, Plot 55 Nsambya Road, or by request via email at info@jdpuganda.org. We are committed to transparency and make our findings accessible to partners, donors, and the communities we serve.
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