Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) is a non-profit making, non-political, non-
religious and non-governmental organization (NGO) established as a Media Based Organisation in 2018
and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as J4PD in 2020.
We are a group of seasoned Journalists from the Print and Electronic Media with passion for reporting
evidence-based issues on Public Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Basic Education,
Environment and other Developmental issues using solution- based journalism to advocate for and
influence positive change.
Our core values:
Objectivity
Integrity
Transparency
Evidence
Our mission:
To use the media and cutting edge communication as veritable tool for agenda setting on public health
and development through objective, fair, balanced and evidence based journalism.
Our vision:
Improved public health and development through innovative reporting.
Over the years:
J4PD has provided platforms for our partners in reaching out to target audience using different channels
of communication inline with global best practice.
Partners and collaborates with both State and Non-State actors in carrying out advocacies to key
stakeholders in our areas of competence.
Our commitment to community development is reflected in the diverse range of initiatives we
undertake, from health, education and WASH programs, to good governance and social safety net
empowerment projects.
Our partners:
State Actors
Governments at all levels
Non State Actors
Donor Agencies and their implementing partners
Civil Society Organizations’
Opinion Leaders
Community Based Organizations
Faith Based Organizations
Women and youth groups
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