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ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 11 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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Sr. Bertha Chisanga, CPS, stands outside the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS), where she leads initiatives that expand educational access and support for vulnerable girls in her community.

Compassionate Leadership at Zambia Association of Sisterhoods

2 weeks ago: [Zambia] Sr. Bertha Chisanga leverages ASEC training and scholarships to expand educational opportunities for vulnerable girls in Zambia, fostering hope and community growth.

Sr. Constancia Lungu, LSSF, received the Outstanding Hardworking Personnel Award for Nursing, a national recognition of her leadership and dedication to expanding healthcare access in rural Zambia.

The ASEC Ripple Effect: Saving Lives in Rural Zambia

2 weeks ago: [Zambia] An investment in Sr. Constancia Lungu’s leadership formation through ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative has expanded life-saving healthcare access for families in rural Zambia.

Sr. Purity Siloka, RSHS, celebrates her graduation, a milestone that equips her to strengthen financial management and support life-saving healthcare at Monze Mission Hospital.

Capacity Building: When Financial Accountability Saves Lives in Rural Zambia

2 weeks ago: [Zambia] Through advanced formation in administration and accountancy, Sr. Purity Siloka strengthens financial accountability at Monze Mission Hospital, helping sustain life-saving healthcare for hundreds of thousands in rural Zambia.

Sr. Chrisencia Twaambo Mkume, RSHS, works at her desk in the diocesan office, where her formation in finance and canon law supports careful stewardship, sound decision-making, and the pursuit of justice within the Church.

Called to Canon Law: Journey from Finance to Justice

2 weeks ago: [Zambia] After participating in ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative, Sr. Chrisencia Twaambo Mkume’s formation in finance strengthened her leadership foundation and ultimately supported her trailblazing path into canon law in Zambia.

Megan Wescott, ASEC’s Digital & Social Media Specialist, presents on visual storytelling and social media strategy during the alumnae workshop in Zambia.

A First Journey to Africa: Witnessing the Impact of ASEC in Zambia

3 weeks ago: [Zambia, USA] On her first trip to Africa, ASEC Digital & Social Media Specialist Megan Wescott experienced firsthand how ASEC's work reflects the lasting impact of sisters’ education and leadership across communities.

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

Graduation to Action - HESA Supported Sisters Driving Lasting Change

3 months ago: [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.

Left to Right: Staff members cut cake in celebration of their service to ASEC for over 10 years; Sr. Verla Elbira, SST, teaches in Cameroon; Service Learning participant Madilyn Grose visits Cottolengo Home in Kenya.

Advancing ASEC’s Mission

4 months ago: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] This story highlights how ASEC’s mission continues to grow globally through trainings, celebrations, cross-cultural exchanges, and the collective impact of sisters whose education strengthens communities across Africa.

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

6 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.

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

7 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.

Sisters, brothers, and partners gather in Kampala, Uganda, for the SLDI Executive Secretaries Workshop. The event fostered learning, networking, and deeper understanding of ASEC and SLDI Phase VII to strengthen leadership and program impact.

Taking ASEC’s Mission Global: The First Six Months of 2025

7 months ago: [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.

Catholic sisters in Tanzania join ASEC staff and partners to cut a Jubilee cake during the first celebration of ASEC’s 25th Anniversary in Morogoro.

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ASEC’s Silver Jubilee Across Two Continents

8 months 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.

Left to right: Scholarship Orientation entertainment in Tanzania, Bigwa Secondary School graduation in Tanzania, first Scholarship graduates in Cameroon.

Scholarship 2024 Year in Review

more than a year 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.

HESA students top: Sr. Maureen Chepkemoi, SMI
Bottom left to right: Sr. Catherine Etyang, SMK and Sr. Irene Wawira Njeru, FMA, serving in Kenyan ministries.

Higher Education for Sisters in Africa 2023 Year in Review

more than a year ago.: [Ghana, Kenya, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] The Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program empowers Catholic sisters in Africa by providing access to post-secondary education, resulting in over 1,144 graduates across 24 partner institutions in 10 African countries and the U.S.

Affirming Dignity to the Dying in Zambia

more than a year ago.: [Zambia] Palliative care is largely recognized as essential to improving the quality of life of those with serious and often terminal illness, even if they may not be able to treat the root cause of their ailment.

ASEC sister Sr. Honorine with pupils during cooking practicals in Cameroon

Going where the need is greatest, exemplifying hard work, and solving social issues: 5 things we can learn from ASEC sisters

more than a year ago.: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia] “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5

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