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African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC)

ASEC (pronounced AYE-sek) provides education opportunities to Catholic nuns in Africa. Watch the video to learn more about what we do.

We Educate African Sisters, Improving Their Ability To Serve Their Communities.

While Africa is a continent of vast potential, it faces serious obstacles of poverty, chronic hunger, disease, ecological degradation and violence. Often referred to as nuns, Catholic sisters are a strong force in addressing Africa's challenges head-on and creating hope for a bright future.

Educated sisters are able to impact more people and make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized individuals in Africa.

Why Educate a Catholic Sister?

Catholic nuns in Africa are using their education to solve some of the biggest development challenges our world is facing today. When a sister is educated, it positively impacts all of the people she serves. Educated sisters use their education to:

  • Improve healthcare, food security and access to clean water.
  • Give voices to people who are wrongly persecuted and silenced.
  • Care for the young, the old and the forgotten.
  • Mentor others, create jobs and support communities, especially in times of need.
  • Support and strengthen African congregations from within.

The impact they are making in communities across Africa is both admirable and heroic. At ASEC, we've learned that if you give a sister the tools to succeed, she's going to change the world.

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Our Programs

SLDI

Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI)
pronounced ES-elle-dee-eye

HESA

Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA)
pronounced HEH-suh

Scholarships

Support women religious in completion of high school or its equivalency.

Service Learning

International service trip opportunities for faculty, students and sisters in the US.

Our Impact

Our statistics from educating Catholic nuns in 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa show the incredible impact1 that they are making on marginalized communities. Because of people like YOU, ASEC has served over 5,300 sisters & stakeholders with INCREDIBLE results such as...
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ASEC alumnae have served over 2.2M+ people in poor, rural communities across Africa— where help is needed most.

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Alumnae and their mentees have raised $19.5M+ in funding for community sustainability and improvement projects.

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Educated sisters have mentored 35,000+ people, sharing the skills they've learned with other sisters and community members.

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Alumnae projects initiated by sisters have created 3,800+ jobs in under-served rural African communities.

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How Educated Sisters Are Making An Impact

Providing Nutritional Support to HIV/AIDS Patients in Tanzania

Providing Nutritional Support to HIV/AIDS Patients in Tanzania

When basic survival needs such as food and shelter are in jeopardy, education falls lower on the priority list.

Assisting Cameroonian Refugees in Nigeria

Assisting Cameroonian Refugees in Nigeria

From helping Cameroonian refugees to securing grants to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sr. Virgilia has helped many with the skills she acquired through ASEC.

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Recent News

2022 Annual Board Meetings Discuss Progress and Future Goals

2022 Annual Board Meetings Discuss Progress and Future Goals

2 weeks ago: ASEC Staff and Advisory board members met for an annual meeting on April 27, 2022, while the Board met the following day on April 28.
A Few of the Many Times ASEC Sisters Fought for Education in Africa

A Few of the Many Times ASEC Sisters Fought for Education in Africa

4 weeks ago: Everyday ASEC Sisters are fighting hard for education in Africa through their congregations and mission work.
COVID-19 Case Study Published in Review of Religious Research

COVID-19 Case Study Published in Review of Religious Research

last month: At ASEC we understood clearly that the pandemic would mean some serious changes for us and our goals. We also understood that COVID-19 may make our pending goals to ...

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African Sisters Education Collaborative
(ASEC)
2300 Adams Ave, Emmanuel Hall
Scranton, PA 18509

Scranton, PA 18509 USA
570-340-6089
F: 570-340-6085
asecadmin@asec-sldi.org

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