ASEC News & Reflections
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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Reducing the Spread and Stigma of HIV/AIDS in Kenya
Apr 12, 2021: [Kenya] Sr. Norah is saving lives by providing preventative care and support services that reduce the spread and stigma of HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
Catholic Sisters Create a Safer World by Protecting Africa’s Children
Apr 5, 2021: [Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia] Catholic sisters are creating and running programs to protect the children who are the most at-risk among Africa’s rapidly growing population.
Meet 3 Sisters Behind Programs & Policies that Protect African Children
Mar 29, 2021: [Ghana, Kenya, Zambia] ASEC alumnae implement programs and policies that protect and promote the welfare of children in Kenya, Ghana and Zambia.
Hundreds of Girls in Rural Uganda Benefit from Practical, Holistic Education
Mar 15, 2021: [Uganda] Two Catholic nuns have used their education to advance the Boni Consilii school, providing previously unimagined opportunity to young girls in Uganda.
Five HESA Sisters in Nigeria Graduate as Head of Department
Mar 8, 2021: [Nigeria] Five HESA sisters receive Head of Department awards at Veritas University graduation ceremony for their outstanding academic performance.
The Unlikely Women Creating Jobs and Reducing Poverty in Africa
Mar 1, 2021: [Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda] ASEC program participants are applying their education and skills to create and sustain jobs across Africa.
Helping Survivors Heal from Trauma in Northern Uganda
Feb 15, 2021: [Uganda] Sr. Judith received a grant to start the Capacitar Trauma Healing project in response to the effects of war crimes & cultural acceptance of sexual & gender-based violence (SGBV) in Northern Uganda.
Holistic Education & Life Skill Development in Kenya
Feb 8, 2021: [Kenya] After three Kenyan sisters received their training and education through ASEC, they needed ensure students' needs were met holistically in order to successfully provide a formal education.
4 Women Changing the Sexual and Gender Based Violence Narrative in Africa
Feb 1, 2021: [Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda] 4 Catholic sisters whose service work is helping to prevent and reduce sexual and gender-based violence in Africa.
Graduating as 2020 CUEA Valedictorian and Top of Class
Jan 4, 2021: [Kenya] HESA participant Sr. Irene Kwena receives honors as top graduating student and valedictorian of her class at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Kenya.
Nun's Ministry Improves Healthcare in Tanzania
Dec 9, 2020: [Tanzania] Sr. Edna earns a degree to serve as a pharmaceutical technician in Tanzania to improve healthcare in the country.
Nun Reaches Out to Underserved Street Boys of Kitale, Kenya
Nov 27, 2020: [Kenya] HESA alumna Sr. Winnie provides food, shelter and a new chance at life to adolescent street boys in Kitale, Kenya.
Sisters Rise to the Top of the Class
Nov 2, 2020: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia] African nuns are reaching major academic achievements while amplifying their influence on some of the biggest challenges facing African society.
Girls' High School in Lesotho Thrives Under Sister's Stewardship
Oct 26, 2020: [Lesotho] “[SLDI] has helped me a great deal because I couldn't stand in front of different stakeholders and, you know, address them on issues. ASEC gave me the courage and stance to say, ‘Yeah this is what has to be done.’ For that, I’m grateful.”
Sisters Improve School Conditions for Girls in Zambia
Oct 19, 2020: [Zambia] Resource mobilization and project proposal writing skills learned in SLDI enable Sr. Christine to improve conditions at a girls’ boarding school in Zambia
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