Pathfinders Justice Initiative

Pathfinders Justice Initiative

Pathfinders Justice Initiative, Inc.

Abuja, Nigeria

Human rightsGender equalityJustice & Legal aidEmployment & SkillsTax-deductible donations
NGOInternational reach
Profile last updated: September 30, 2026

About

Pathfinders Justice Initiative is a non-governmental organisation based in Abuja, Nigeria working on human rights, gender equality, justice & legal aid +1 more.

Pathfinders Justice Initiative (PJI) is a Nigeria-based anti-trafficking organisation working to prevent sex trafficking and sexual exploitation and to support survivors, mainly women and girls. Its work includes survivor support services, a shelter, education and awareness, research on trafficking recruiters, and advocacy and policy engagement with government. It operates in Nigeria, with offices in Abuja and Benin City (Edo State), and works with Nigerian survivors globally. The organisation is registered as an NGO with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria and as a New York 501 non-profit.

Location

Abuja, Nigeria

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

Inc.

Legal name

Pathfinders Justice Initiative, Inc.

Focus areas

anti-traffickingsurvivor supportgender-based violencewomen's economic empowermentNigeria

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsGender equalityJustice & Legal aidEmployment & Skills

Works for

Women & GirlsVictims of violence

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationResearchCapacity building

Programmes

Project Restore

Human rights · Nigeria

Supports survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation with rehabilitation, life skills, wellness, medical outreach and food support.

Pathfinders Business Academy

Employment & Skills · Nigeria

Business training for survivors to support income generation and economic empowerment.

Community transformation/education project

Awareness & education · Nigeria

Raises awareness in local communities about sex trafficking and alternative economic pathways, and engages policymakers and gatekeepers.

Countries of operation

Nigeria

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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