Bigwa Students Need Help After Dormitory Fire
Click HERE or scroll to the bottom to see the devastation from a witness’s perspective. A fire at the ASEC-supported Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania, destroyed the girls’ dormitory, […]
ASEC News & Reflections
ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 11 African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate about the work of ASEC and the impact on Sisters benefiting from our programs.
Leading with a Mother’s Heart: HESA Alumna Strengthens Education & Opportunities in Uganda
When Sr. Gertrude Tusiime, OLGC, graduated from ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education in Geography and Christian Religious Education, she […]
Cultivating Opportunity Through Education in Zambia
When Sr. Juunza Christabel Mwangani, RSHS, enrolled in ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program, she was already serving her congregation and community in a variety of leadership […]
Seeds of Leadership, Harvests of Hope: An SLDI Alumna’s Journey of Service through Sustainable Agriculture
ASEC alumna Sr. Rose Ochier, CP, is using the leadership and administrative skills gained through SLDI to advance climate-smart agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya. From securing resources for children and communities to developing innovative agricultural solutions, her journey demonstrates how education can create lasting impact.
Protecting Public Health: The Impact of Ebola Prevention Measures in Schools in Uganda
HESA alumni Sr. Juliana Charik, MCESM, and her colleagues are helping protect students and promote health awareness in Uganda amid Ebola concerns near the DRC border. Her story highlights the vital role Catholic sisters play in supporting community health and safety during public health crises.
Care for the Sick Rejuvenates Life in Ethiopia
The education Sr. Charity Nyawira Gathungu, MSHR, received through ASEC’s HESA program helped restore a young boy’s sight and opened the door to his education, illustrating the lasting impact of investing in Catholic sisters’ education.
ASEC Celebrates a Leadership Transition
Honoring the outgoing Board Chair, Sr. Kathryn Clauss, IHM, Ph.D., and Welcoming Dr. Mary L. Gautier, the new Board Chair After helping lead the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) to […]
Ephphatha: “Be Opened” Catholic Sisters Opening Pathways to Learning in Zambia
In Zambia, individuals with disabilities often encounter social stigma and exclusion. Many communities continue to perceive disability through supernatural or moral lenses, leading to misunderstanding and isolation. At the same […]
Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration at Villanova University Partners with ASEC at Regional Conference
Courageous Voices: Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration at Villanova University is partnering with the Africa Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) on their Regional Conference on Refugees and Migrants in Our Common […]
ASEC Alumni Association Elects First Continental and Regional Leaders
A major outcome of the ASEC Alumnae Leaders and Staff Workshop, held in Lusaka, Zambia, was the first time appointment of Alumni Leaders. These leaders will guide the ASEC Alumni […]
2026 ASEC Alumnae Leaders & Staff Workshop
Leadership development is essential in creating strong communities, effective institutions, and lasting social change. The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) continues to play a transformative role in empowering Catholic sisters […]
Building Bridges – Strengthening Communities: A Night of Storytelling with ASEC
The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) successfully hosted its 4th annual Night of Storytelling: Building Bridges – Strengthening Communities on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the Fireplace Lounge of Nazareth […]