JDPC Jos

19/10/2026

BEHIND EVERY NUMBER IS A FAMILY. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

How do we know a child is recovering?
That a household has safe water?
That a family is sheltered, fed and protected?

We listen. We measure. And we make sure the communities we serve can tell us how we’re doing.

From 13th - 15th October 2026, the RAPID Project team from CRS Nigeria, JDPC Jos and FJDP gathered in Makurdi, Benue State for our SMILER Workshop — Simple Measurement of Indicators for Learning and Evidence-Based Reporting.

Colleagues from Plateau and Benue came together with one goal: to make sure our integrated response is driven by data, and accountable to the people we serve.

What we covered:

📍 Day 1 - Getting the tools right: We revisited the RAPID results framework and deep-dived into data collection tools for Nutrition, WASH, Shelter, DRR, Food Assistance, Cash & Voucher Assistance, and Protection.

📍 Day 2 - Tracing the journey of data: From community to report - we mapped our stakeholders, communication channels and ensured that every figure we collect leads to a decision.

📍 Day 3 - Closing the loop: We harmonized indicators across sectors, set up our monthly reporting system, and strengthened our Feedback, Complaints and Response Mechanism — so communities can reach us and get timely answers.

What does this mean for the families we serve?
Better coordinated support. Stronger follow-up. And a team that learns faster and responds better.

A big thank you to every colleague who brought their energy and expertise. Together, we are ensuring that RAPID delivers not just numbers, but real results for people impacted by disasters.

16/10/2026

CALL FOR ENUMERATORS- RAPID Project!

JDPC Jos / CRS RAPID Project invites applications from qualified Enumerators for field data collection in Plateau State.

Requirements: Experience in data collection, community entry, and fluency in Hausa & English. Residents of target LGAs, women, youth & PWDs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click on the link to apply:

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15/10/2026

🧼💧WORLD HANDWASHING DAY 2026🧼💧

Be a Handwashing Hero!

Today, 15th October, we join the world in celebrating "Global Handwashing Day" and reminding everyone that clean hands save lives.

Washing our hands with soap and clean, running water is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, and other infections.

As individuals, families, and communities, let us make handwashing a daily habit, not just something we do on special occasions.

🖐️ Remember to wash your hands:
✅ After using the toilet.
✅ Before preparing food and eating.
✅ After cleaning a child or changing a diaper.
✅ After handling waste.
✅ Whenever your hands are visibly dirty.

Let us also encourage our children, families, schools, and communities to practise proper handwashing and maintain good hygiene.

As we work together to promote safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, let us remember that clean hands protect lives, prevent diseases, and build healthier communities.

💙 Clean hands are in our hands! Make handwashing with soap a daily habit.

09/10/2026

FROM MANY VOICES TO ONE PLAN: RAPID PROJECT TAKES ROOT IN PLATEAU STATE

Key stakeholders of the RAPID Project gathered in Jos on 8 October 2026 for a successful Start-up Workshop at Valada Hotel, aligning government, development partners, faith and traditional leaders behind a clear plan to support conflict-affected families in Plateau State.

The workshop, facilitated by CRS and JDPC Jos, brought participants together to build a common understanding of project objectives, implementation strategy, partnership arrangements and immediate next steps for effective delivery.

Opening remarks were delivered by Bishop Matthew Audu of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos. The keynote address was given by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Ddra'amlong, who reaffirmed government coordination and support for the RAPID intervention.

Technical sessions covered:
📌 Project overview
📌 Multi-sectoral priorities across Food Assistance, Nutrition, WASH, Shelter, Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction
📌 Partnership roles and responsibilities
📌 MEAL and Accountability to Affected Populations
📌 CRS Safeguarding Principles

Government ministries and agencies actively contributed technical inputs that strengthened project design. International partners, including SPRiNG Project (Tetra Tech), Search for Common Ground, COOPI and Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), enriched discussions on collaboration and coordination across target communities.

Representatives of faith communities from JNI and CAN, traditional rulers from target LGAs, and networks of development practitioners added vital local perspectives to anchor the response in community realities.

The RAPID project will reach approximately 57,000 conflict-affected and displaced persons (about 9,500 households) across Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Riyom LGAs in Plateau State, as well as four LGAs in Benue State.

The workshop delivered shared understanding, stronger coordination and concrete next steps for implementation.

Together, we are driving visibility, accountability and impact.

06/10/2026

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05/10/2026

STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS FOR SAFER WATER AND SHELTER IN PLATEAU STATE

The Plateau State Ministry of Water Resources and Energy has pledged full support for the WASH and Shelter components of the RAPID Project.

On Friday, 2nd October 2026, a joint delegation from CRS Nigeria and JDPC Jos paid an advocacy visit to the Ministry. The team was received by the Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Bashir Lawandi Datti, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Lognan Gambo.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Dr. Timothy Paul Daret (CRS) introduced RAPID as an integrated humanitarian response targeting approximately 57,000 conflict-affected and displaced persons (about 9,500 households) across Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Riyom LGAs in Plateau State, and four LGAs in Benue State.

The project adopts a multi-sectoral approach to:

🎯Improve access to safe water, sanitation facilities and hygiene practices (WASH)
🎯Promote safer living conditions for displaced and conflict-affected households (Shelter)
🎯Provide complementary support in food, nutrition, protection and disaster risk reduction

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary appreciated CRS and JDPC Jos for their sustained efforts in providing potable water to disaster-affected communities. The Honourable Commissioner welcomed the partnership and reaffirmed the Ministry's readiness to contribute its technical expertise, noting that government and humanitarian actors are complementary partners working for the benefit of communities.

This collaboration will strengthen coordination, enhance local ownership, and improve the delivery of essential WASH and shelter solutions for families recovering from conflict and displacement.

Together, we are Driving Visibility, Accountability and Impact.

05/10/2026

PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION FOR CONFLICT AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN PLATEAU STATE

The Plateau State Ministry of Health has pledged its full support for the health, nutrition and protection components of the RAPID Project.

During an advocacy visit on Friday, 2 October 2026, a CRS Nigeria /JDPC Jos delegation met with the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas D. Baamlong, the Permanent Secretary, Directors and Ministry staff.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Dr. Timothy Paul Daret (CRS) introduced RAPID as an integrated humanitarian response that will reach approximately 57,000 conflict-affected and displaced people (about 9,500 households) across Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Riyom LGAs in Plateau State as well as four LGAs in Benue State.

The discussion highlighted key interventions including:
📌 Health-related support and the Tom Brown model
📌 Protection services addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
📌 Nutrition services — IMAM, MIYCN and Outpatient Therapeutic Programmes (OTPs)

The Honourable Commissioner welcomed the collaboration, appreciated CRS and JDPC Jos for selecting Plateau State, and confirmed the Ministry’s full support — by extension, that of the Plateau State Government. He also indicated readiness to attend the Project Kick-off Workshop.

This partnership strengthens coordination, local ownership and the delivery of essential services for families recovering from conflict and displacement.

Together, we are Driving Visibility, and Impact.

02/10/2026

On Wednesday, the CRS Nigeria /JDPC Jos RAPID Project team held strategic advocacy and coordination meetings with key international development partners and government stakeholders in Jos:

📍 Search for Common Ground Jos Office
📍 COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale
📍 The Plateau State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

These engagements deepen collaboration, promote complementarity, and strengthen referral pathways; ensuring coordinated, people-centred support reaches conflict-affected communities across RAPID Project LGAs in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, and Riyom.

Together, we are Driving Visibility, Accountability and Impact.

01/10/2026

NIGERIA @ 66! 🇳🇬

At JDPC Jos, we believe independence means Justice, Peace and Dignity for all.

We celebrate Nigeria and reaffirm our commitment to driving peace, justice and development from the grassroots.

We renew our commitment to serve the most vulnerable among us with compassion, accountability and respect.

and from all of us !

29/09/2026

DRIVING HUMANITARIAN IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS!

Over the years, Plateau State has experienced spontaneous violent conflicts and natural disasters, resulting in a humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and increasing numbers of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in camps and host communities.

In response to this humanitarian situation, Catholic Relief Services CRS Nigeria, in partnership with JDPC Jos, is implementing the RAPID Project (Rapid Assistance for People Impacted by Disaster).

This week, the RAPID Project team commenced strategic advocacy engagements with key Plateau State stakeholders:

📍 Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
📍Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
📍 Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
📍 Plateau Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PRUWASSA)
📍 Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat

These engagements aim to strengthen coordination, foster government ownership, and ensure seamless delivery of life-saving assistance to conflict-affected communities across our target LGAs—Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, Bassa, and Riyom.

We appreciate the warm reception and strong commitment from all stakeholders to drive coordination, accountability and impact for vulnerable populations.

Together, we are delivering hope, dignity and resilience.