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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2014 ASEC Annual Board Meeting
Apr 29, 2014: [USA] Representatives from each of the eight entities that comprise ASEC were in attendance at the annual board meeting held on Marywood's campus.
Hotelier Hilton supports sisters
Apr 16, 2014: [none] The 70 years of his foundation shows his admiration, says his grandson. (From the Catholic Herald)
Foundation embodies hotelier’s admiration for religious, says grandson
Apr 8, 2014: [none] "I am forever grateful to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for living out the legacy of Mr. Hilton and (its) willingness to continue championing in the support of the education of Catholic sisters in Africa," Sister Jane wrote. From the Catholic Sun
2014 Annual SLDI Advisory Board Meeting
Apr 8, 2014: [USA] Recap of the 2014 Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) Annual Board Meeting
ASEC receives grant from the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
Apr 4, 2014: [none] As of February 2014, the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) received news that it has been awarded a grant by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago (FSC).
CUEA Seek to Empower African Sisters through Higher Education
Jan 20, 2014: [Kenya] CUEA is seeking to empower African Sisters following the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CUEA and African ASEC at CUEA Lang’ata Campus, Nairobi Kenya. From Amecea News Blog
Signing of Framework of Reference (FOR) between CUEA and ASEC
Jan 11, 2014: [none] The partnership between CUEA and ASEC seeks to empower African Nuns to develop creative and innovative skills sets through higher education, so that they can efficiently serve the society.
Chestnut Hill College and the Catholic University College of Ghana sign an MOU
Oct 31, 2013: [Ghana] Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia and Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the prime goal to provide higher education for sisters in West Africa.
2013 Bigwa School Scholarship Recipients
Sep 23, 2013: [Tanzania] Congratulations to the 2013 Bigwa Secondary School scholarship recipients.
2013 Bigwa Scholarship Recipients
Sep 23, 2013: [Tanzania] Four girls receive 2013 ASEC scholarship to attend the Bigwa School
Signing of Framework of Reference at SAUT
Sep 13, 2013: [Tanzania] On July 25, 2013 a Framework of Reference was signed between ASEC and St. Augustine University - Tanzania (SAUT) creating the second partnership in higher education for the HESA program.
Sisters Begin Degree Program at St. Augustine University - Tanzania (SAUT)
Sep 9, 2013: [Tanzania] Eight sisters in Tanzania attend orientation as they prepare for entry to St. Augustine University through ASEC's HESA program.
Site Visit to Africa – Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania
Aug 30, 2013: [Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania] (July-August 2013) While Catholic sisters are traditionally known for teaching, nursing, social and pastoral ministries, societal needs in Africa are pushing sisters on the continent in a new direction to address food insecurity.
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