ASEC News & Reflections

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. Lucia Ngaba, OP (second from left), with SLDI Basic Technology Workshop participants in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Impact of SLDI’s Basic Technology Workshops

Nov 1, 2025: [Kenya] Sr. Lucia Ngaba, OP, shares how ASEC’s SLDI Basic Technology Workshop transformed her ability to serve her community through improved communication, organization, and creative contributions that strengthen her congregation's mission.

Students learn in a science laboratory at Bigwa Secondary School.

Realizing Dreams At Bigwa

Nov 1, 2025: [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

Nov 1, 2025: [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

Nov 1, 2025: [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

Nov 1, 2025: [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

Nov 1, 2025: [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

Oct 6, 2025: [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

Aug 29, 2025: [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

Aug 29, 2025: [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

Aug 29, 2025: [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

Aug 18, 2025: [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

Aug 11, 2025: [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

Aug 4, 2025: [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.

Sr. Regina Nakyeyune Lawrence, GSS (left), speaks alongside Augustine Kitonsa (right), a resident of Mapeera Bakateyamba Center.