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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Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ASEC’s Silver Jubilee Across Two Continents
4 hours ago: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] ASEC’s 25th anniversary year united SLDI graduations across Africa and a jubilee gala in the United States, celebrating a global community committed to educating Catholic sisters for transformative ministry.
Sisters on a Mission: ASEC Directors Travel Coast to Coast with Stories of Hope
2 days ago: [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.
Training Future Nurses in Kenya
last week: [Kenya] As a nurse educator and national examiner in Kenya, Sr. Gertrude Muhatia, SMK, uses her ASEC-sponsored education to mentor students with compassion and professionalism—empowering the next generation of healthcare workers.
Overcoming Unemployment in Kenya
2 weeks ago: [Kenya] In Kenya, Sr. Georgette Sawadogo, DDS, is using her ASEC-sponsored education to fight youth unemployment by creating jobs and empowering young people, especially young mothers, through vocational training and social entrepreneurship.
Grateful Hearts: A Gift of Learning for African Sisters
7 months ago: [Kenya] Through her heartfelt poem, Sr. Anastacia Oyieko, FSHJ, expresses deep gratitude for the transformative impact of ASEC. With every opportunity given, Sisters are igniting hope, building bridges, and creating lasting impact—empowered to serve, uplift, and heal communities across Africa.
Empowered to Lead: ASEC-SLDI, the Catalyst for My Personal Growth
7 months ago: [Kenya] Through ASEC’s Sister Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) Finance Course, Sr. Rebecca Adhiambo Otieno, MI, gained critical financial management skills that empower her to lead with confidence, ensure transparency, and strengthen the sustainability of her congregation’s mission.
ASEC my Enabler: From learner to leader
7 months ago: [Kenya] With the support of ASEC, HESA alumna Sr. Margaret Wanda, DOJGS, became a trained nurse and leader, serving as Superior General of her congregation and a board member of CASA-K, where she integrates healthcare and compassionate leadership to uplift both her congregation and the elderly Sisters in her care.
Building Sustainable Congregations through Sister-led Initiatives: A vision for the future
7 months ago: [Kenya] Through ASEC’s education programs, Sr. Josephine Kwenga, SJT, has gained the leadership and resource management skills needed to strengthen her congregation’s sustainability—ensuring its mission continues to uplift communities for generations to come.
Graduating in ASEC's Silver Jubilee Year: A Journey of Empowerment
7 months ago: [Kenya] With the support of ASEC’s HESA program, Sr. Caroline Wambui Gachoki, SMI, earned her Master’s Degree in Administration and Planning in Education—gaining the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to make a lasting impact in her community.
Scholarship 2024 Year in Review
7 months ago: [Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe] The ASEC Scholarship Program empowers Catholic Sisters across nine countries with access to education, enabling them to better serve their congregations and communities, with over 890 scholarships awarded since 2012.
Little Girl, I Say to You, Rise Up; Igniting Hope for Human Trafficking Survivors
7 months ago: [Kenya, Uganda, USA] Sr. Jackline Mwikali Mwongela, an alum of ASEC’s HESA program and Project Manager at Religious Against Human Trafficking (RAHT) in Kenya, has been empowering women and children to rise above human trafficking through prevention, protection, and partnerships, while offering hope to survivors through education and holistic support.
Nothing is Impossible: ASEC Service Learning Reflections from Kenya
7 months ago: [Kenya, USA] Through ASEC’s Service Learning Trip, Madi's experience in Kenya helped bridge cultural gaps, teaching children about disability awareness while being profoundly impacted by their resilience and kindness.
First SLDI Participant Impacts Thousands Annually in Kenya
more than a year ago.: [Kenya] Utilizing skills from her SLDI training, Sr. Lucy Kanjira Kirichia, RGS, a member of the first SLDI cohort in 2007, has expanded to serving over 1,600 individuals, demonstrating the profound impact of her dedication and the SLDI program on her community.
Holistic Support for the Vulnerable in Kenya
more than a year ago.: [Kenya] Sr. Elizabeth Wambui Gichuki, DHM uses the skills learned in the SLDI program to help over 3,000 children, their parents, as well as others.
Perspectives- 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop in Tanzania
more than a year ago.: [Kenya, 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
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