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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
Service Learning
International service trip opportunities for faculty, students and sisters in the US.
Our Impact
Our statistics from educating Catholic nuns in 11 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 10,700 sisters & stakeholders with INCREDIBLE results such as...
ASEC alumnae have served over 7M+ people in poor, rural communities across Africa— where help is needed most.
Alumnae and their mentees have raised $56.3M+ in funding for community sustainability and improvement projects.
Educated sisters have mentored 41,000+ people, sharing the skills they've learned with other sisters and community members.
Alumnae projects initiated by sisters have created 5,200+ jobs in under-served rural African communities.
How Educated Sisters Are Making An Impact
Transformation Over Time - Mgolole Orphanage
Over the past 7 years, the Orphanage Centre of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters in Tanzania has undergone an immense transformation.
Perspectives- 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop in Tanzania
At just 12 years old a Maasai girl captivated participants at the 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop and represented the impact delivered by ASEC sisters
Recent News
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Impact With its First Gala Honoring its Founding Mothers
Yesterday: ASEC celebrates 25 years of impact with its inaugural gala, honoring its visionary Founding Mothers and raising vital funds to empower Catholic sisters in Africa.
Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., ASEC Executive Director Honored with 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education
last week: The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is delighted to announce that Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., our esteemed Executive Director, has been named the...