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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 graduates and ASEC staff celebrate with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in South Sudan.

Graduation to Action - HESA Supported Sisters Driving Lasting Change

last week: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe] Across Africa, sisters reached a major milestone as they completed their studies through ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa program. Graduating from colleges and universities, many earned honors and are now putting their education into action as leaders in their communities.

Attendees observe the evening program, reflecting on ASEC’s mission and the impact of educating Catholic sisters in Africa.

ASEC DC Reception: An Evening of Connection and Commitment

last month: [USA] ASEC hosted a reception in Washington, DC celebrating faith, community, and the mission to educate Catholic sisters in Africa.

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Giving Tuesday 2025

last month: [USA] Make your promise to ASEC this Giving Tuesday and help Catholic sisters bring hope, healing, and transformation to communities across Africa.

Ripple Effect of ASEC

last month: [Kenya, Malawi] ASEC-trained sisters in Africa transform communities through education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives, creating a ripple effect of hope, service, and lasting impact.

Students learn in a science laboratory at Bigwa Secondary School.

Realizing Dreams At Bigwa

last month: [Tanzania] ASEC’s long-term partnership with Bigwa Secondary School in Tanzania has expanded educational access, strengthened facilities, and empowered women religious and local students to become confident, skilled leaders in their communities.

Igniting Hope for the Future of ASEC

last month: [none] ASEC empowers Catholic sisters across sub-Saharan Africa with education, leadership, and sustainable programs, enabling them to transform communities, provide essential services, and drive lasting social change.

Imagine! The Power of Service in Kenya

last month: [Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, USA] Guided by ASEC connections and inspired leadership, Sr. Caroline Ngati, ASE, transformed barren land in Kenya into the thriving Dorothea Rescue Center, offering safety, education, and hope to vulnerable girls while enriching ASEC’s Service Learning experiences.

The Generative Effects of Service

last month: [Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi] ASEC’s programs have empowered thousands of African sisters like those in Kenya and Cameroon to lead, serve, and create lasting impact in their communities through education, job creation, and ministry.

Footprints of Hope: Service with Remarkable Impact

last month: [none] Catholic sisters in Africa, equipped through ASEC’s education programs, ignite hope and transform communities, reaching nearly 10 million lives through service, leadership, mentorship, and social impact.

Creating Green Learning Environments in Ghana

2 months ago: [Ghana] Through the ASEC Scholarship Program, a sister in Ghana is transforming early childhood education by mentoring teachers, engaging young learners, and promoting sustainability through teaching materials made from recyclables.

Sr. Lydiah Shirotsi, SMK, serving the homeless in Nairobi, Kenya.

Investigating the Impact of the HESA Program

4 months ago: [Kenya, Tanzania, USA] Sr. Lydiah Shirotsi, SMK, investigated the societal impact of ASEC’s HESA program, finding that alumnae are transforming communities in Kenya and beyond through education, leadership, and innovative initiatives.

Sr. Judith Zulu, RGS, recipient of the Outstanding and Long-Serving Employee Award at the Zambia Federation of Employers Labour Day Celebrations

Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award

4 months ago: [Zambia] Scholarship alumna Sr. Judith Zulu was nationally recognized in Zambia with a Labour Day Award for her dedicated service as a clinical officer, improving healthcare for her community.

Sr. Agnes Kachali, SHR, Geography Teacher at Kaseye Girls Secondary School, Malawi.

Predicting Future Deforestation Levels in Malawi

4 months ago: [Malawi] Through her research on deforestation and her work as a teacher, Sr. Agnes Kachali is educating communities in Malawi to protect the environment and inspiring young people to take action for a sustainable future.

"Women Belong in All Places Where Decisions Are Being Made”: Catholic Sister Lawyers

4 months ago: [Tanzania] Through ASEC’s education programs, Catholic sisters in Tanzania are breaking barriers in the legal field as they teach, practice law, and advocate for justice and gender equality in their communities.

ASEC Staff from Uganda, Zambia, and Kenya were in attendance at the CERRA-Africa Global Research Network Symposium in Nairobi.

HESA Alumnae Inspire at CERRA-Africa’s Research Network Symposium

4 months 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.

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