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ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 10 sub-Saharan African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate regarding the work of ASEC and the impact of Sisters who are benefiting from our programs.
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HESA Alumnae Inspire at CERRA-Africa’s Research Network Symposium
6 days ago: [Cameroon, Kenya, Zambia, USA] At the CERRA-Africa Global Research Network Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, HESA alumnae and ASEC staff presented impactful research, highlighting the vital yet often-overlooked contributions of Catholic sisters to sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
Taking ASEC’s Mission Global: The First Six Months of 2025
last week: [Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, USA] ASEC’s first half of 2025 has been marked by powerful workshops, international advocacy, and growing partnerships, proving once again how education can empower Catholic sisters to lead change across Africa.
Sisters on a Mission: ASEC Directors Travel Coast to Coast with Stories of Hope
last month: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, USA] Three ASEC directors from Africa are traveling across the U.S. this summer to share how Catholic sisters, empowered by education, are transforming lives across the continent.
Inclusion Without Compromise: Sr. Draru Speaks at 2025 Religious Liberty Summit
last month: [Uganda, USA] At the 2025 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Dublin, Sr. Draru of ASEC shared a compelling message: true inclusion must embrace individual identity.
ASEC’s 3rd Night of Storytelling Inspires and Ignites Hope
3 months ago: [USA] The 3rd annual Night of Storytelling was an inspirational evening of shared stories, reflection, and community support for educating Catholic sisters in Africa.
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Impact With its First Gala Honoring its Founding Mothers
7 months ago: [USA] 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
8 months ago: [USA] 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 recipient of the 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education. This prestigious award, established in 2003 by the University of Notre Dame, recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to sustaining and strengthening Catholic education.
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Transformative Impact: Jubilee Dinner Marks a Milestone for Education and Empowerment in Africa
10 months ago: [USA] On October 3, 2024, the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) hosted its 25th Jubilee Dinner in Washington, D.C., celebrating its legacy of empowering Catholic sisters through education to address local and global challenges, allowing them to become leaders across Africa.
African Sisters Education Collaborative Expands Reach to Zimbabwe
more than a year ago.: [Zimbabwe, USA] The African Sisters Education Collaborative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conference of Major Religious Superiors Zimbabwe, marking the 11th country in ASEC’s mission to empower Catholic sisters across Africa.
Excellent Education: Celebrating HESA Graduation Ceremonies in 2023
more than a year ago.: [Malawi, Tanzania] The Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program has helped education for women religious in Africa make strides, despite education for women in Africa facing significant barriers. In 2023, over 200 sisters graduated from HESA programs, overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and contributing to their communities’ development and gender equality.
A Grateful Recap of ASEC’s Night of Storytelling
more than a year ago.: [USA] The 2024 ASEC Night of Storytelling: Creativity was a great success!
ASEC to Host "A Night of Storytelling: Creativity" Fundraiser
more than a year ago.: [USA] African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is hosting the fundraising event, A Night of Storytelling: Creativity, on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at Marywood University’s Fireplace Lounge in Nazareth Hall from 6:30-8:30 pm
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