Our History
Justice, Advocacy and Empowerment Centre (JAEC) started as a CBO with the purpose of promoting peace, justice, human rights and development through advocacy and sustainable development. Later JAEC was registered on 15th September 2017 by the NGO coordination board in Kenya.Â
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JAEC was formed with intent to invest in empowering women and girls claim their rights, protect their rights, and acts as change agents opposed to and committed to eradication of any form of violations of rights, sustained development and education for vulnerable children to promote an equitable society. In additional, foster consistent engagement with different actors to continuously respond to the needs of the community programmatically to ensure that communities have solutions that are locally invented for easy implementation and ownershipÂ
Our core functions
JAEC provides community-based solutions by linking quality training and sustainable livelihood for the most vulnerable members of the community by breaking the poverty cycle. JAEC provides relevant help and support to most vulnerable in the communities especially women and girls through designed projects which include education, long- term economic opportunities, Village Savings and Loan program (VSLs), youth empowerment programs, peace building activities, budget advocacy, Civic education. Our programs are designed and run by local people who understand the diversity of the issues affecting the communities we work with.
Vision
Shaping the future into a world of Justice and Sustainability
Mission
Implement sustainable programs that aim at improving on the quality of life for vulnerable communities
Our Partners
Latest news
M&E Policy
Policies are crucial documents in an organization that give clarity and directions on how projects are operated. Without policies, the organization may have a lot of inconsistencies, inefficiency, and lack of accountability. Organizations may evaluate the success of their strategies, pinpoint areas for development, and make sure they are accomplishing their goals and objectives by using monitoring and evaluation. Last week Justice Advocacy and Empowerment Centre staff and stakeholders were actively involved in reviewing the Monitoring and Evaluation Policy for the organization. Â
Resource Mobilization Policy Review
With adequate resources, the organization can ensure the continuation of service provision to its beneficiaries as well as scaling up its operations effectively.  To continue implementing sustainable programs that aim at improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities, JAEC strives to make policies that will help in soliciting more funds from potential donors.
Eye Check-up in Kandara
Through a program funded by Sight Aid International and supported by Hon. Njuguna, the Kandara MP, JAEC conducted Eye check-ups for a total of 460 Children in Kandara-Murang’a County. It is crucial to note that a lot of children need to undergo an eye checkup for early detection of any problems, allergies, and need for surgeries. Sight Aid International has been at the forefront of providing free medication and glasses.
Eye Check-up in Kirinyanga
Eye testing for children in Kirinyaga county at Kibingoti Polytechnic in Ndia constituency which was hosted by Kirinyaga women representative. This is a program funded by Sight Aid International and coordinated by Justice, Advocacy and Empowerment Centre.