Jesuit Centre for Ecology & Development

  • P.O Box 1530, Lilongwe, Area 9/99
  • +2658310001367

About Us

Who we are

The Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) is a faith-based organisation of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) under the Southern Africa Province, promoting environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in Malawi. Established in 2010 and operational since 2012, JCED serves poor and marginalised communities, particularly in rural and climate-vulnerable areas.

Inspired by the Universal Apostolic Preferences, the Southern Africa Province Apostolic Plan, and Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, JCED integrates faith, ecology, and development to address poverty and climate change through:

  • Sustainable agriculture and livelihood diversification

  • Eco-spirituality and environmental stewardship

  • Climate justice, advocacy, and policy engagement

  • Disaster preparedness, response, and community resilience

  • Youth accompaniment and community empowerment

JCED works towards an inclusive and just society where sustainable livelihoods and environmental integrity thrive together.

Our Mission

Promoting sustainable practices and integral ecology to ensure decent livelihoods among vulnerable communities.

Our Vision

An inclusive and just society where sustainable livelihoods and environmental integrity thrives by 2031.

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What we value

Our Core Values

Full immersion in the condition of being human.

Compassion

The equality of all women and men regardless of race, age, education, economic deprivation, or social status.

Human Rights and Dignity

Prioritizing the plight of those who struggle to survive, and to put the needs of these most vulnerable members of society.

The Preferential Option for the Poor

Reconciling the relationship between God, Creation and one another.

Stewardship-Care for Creation

Doing the more, the better, the greater for God and not for ourselves.

Magis

Prayer and weighing facts and feelings about the several choices.

Discernment

Working in partnership with communities and stakeholders

Collaboration

For the Greater Glory of God.

AMDG

Responsible in management of financial, environmental, or human resources

Transparency and Accountability

care for the whole person

Cura Personalis

Responsible care for creation and resources

Stewardship

Honesty, ethical conduct, and accountability

Integrity

Mutual respect, cooperation, and shared responsibility

Team Spirit

Prioritising the poor, vulnerable, and marginalised

Preferential Option for the Poor

Openness in governance and use of resources

Transparency and Accountability