What We Do
Six interconnected programme areas working together to create lasting community transformation.
JDF's work is guided by a belief that communities hold the answers to their own challenges. Our role is to create the conditions — through partnerships, resources, training, and advocacy — that allow communities to lead their own transformation.
Our six programme areas are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. A child in a safe, well-nourished environment learns better. An empowered woman builds a more resilient family. A community with sustainable livelihoods invests more in its own future.
Education Services & Development Skills
Strengthen systems to build capacity, improve access, retention, school completion and resilience for equitable quality education.
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Psychosocial Support & Wellbeing
Utilise education and preventive strategies to provide community-based support systems for mental health, wellbeing, and sexual and reproductive health.
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Gender Empowerment & Human Rights
Advocate for inclusive policies, protect women, girls and vulnerable groups, and promote gender equity and social accountability.
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Community Enterprise & Sustainable Livelihoods
Work with youth, women, and communities to design and promote income-generating activities, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to reduce poverty.
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Develop and implement sustainable WASH and nutrition practices through community health education, backyard gardening, school meals and community farm projects.
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Promote community resilience to climate change through conservation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, and environmental education.
Learn moreOur Strategies
We leverage evidence to inform decisions and mobilise voices for policy change.
We build strategic alliances and strengthen collaborations to support long-term change.
We embrace creativity and remain open to new tools and ideas from communities and partners.