Since our founding in 1989, JES has successfully implemented hundreds of access to justice projects in countries around the world.

We’ve built a strong international reputation as an innovative non-profit organization that values collaboration, diversity, and sustainable impact, and is leading the sector in progress on Canada’s Justice Development Goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

With the support of our expert teams and international partners, JES has developed a unique evidence-based, user-centered, and human rights-focused approach for reaching our vision of Justice for All. We apply an inclusive and gender transformative approach in our work with staff, consultants, volunteers, and project partners in each community to ensure that we provide locally-defined solutions to improve legal capability and strengthen justice systems.

how we work

how we work

WE LISTEN
WE LISTEN

We actively listen to understand the barriers that limit access to justice. We assess and analyze, producing data driven, needs- and rights- based solutions. Our work is grounded in strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with the communities we work with.

WE COLLABORATE
WE COLLABORATE

We put people at the centre of everything that we do. We advance human rights and reconciliation throughout our work, while fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and heard. We build trusting relationships, leveraging each other’s strengths to achieve common goals and sustainable impact.

WE DELIVER
WE DELIVER

At JES, we make things happen. We are driven by our mission to empower people to access and deliver justice in Canada and globally. We deliver the greatest impact through shared goals and mutual support as we increase legal capability, strengthen justice systems and develop digital solutions.