Inclusion Without Compromise: Sr. Draru Speaks at 2025 Religious Liberty Summit
At the 2025 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Dublin, Sr. Draru of ASEC shared a compelling message: true inclusion must embrace individual identity.
Current Events
ASEC’s 3rd Night of Storytelling Inspires and Ignites Hope
The 3rd annual Night of Storytelling was an inspirational evening of shared stories, reflection, and community support for educating Catholic sisters in Africa.
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Impact With its First Gala Honoring its Founding Mothers
ASEC celebrates 25 years of impact with its inaugural gala, honoring its visionary Founding Mothers and raising vital funds to empower Catholic sisters in Africa.
ASEC’s 2025 Night of Storytelling: Igniting Hope – Dare to Dream
African Sisters Education Collaborative invites you to attend A Night of Storytelling: Igniting Hope – Dare to Dream Please join us Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Marywood University’s Fireplace […]
Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., ASEC Executive Director Honored with 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education
The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is delighted to announce that Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., our esteemed Executive Director, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education. This prestigious award, established in 2003 by the University of Notre Dame, recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to sustaining and strengthening Catholic education.
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Transformative Impact: Jubilee Dinner Marks a Milestone for Education and Empowerment in Africa
On October 3, 2024, the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) hosted its 25th Jubilee Dinner in Washington, D.C., celebrating its legacy of empowering Catholic sisters through education to address local and global challenges, allowing them to become leaders across Africa.
African Sisters Education Collaborative Expands Reach to Zimbabwe
The African Sisters Education Collaborative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conference of Major Religious Superiors Zimbabwe, marking the 11th country in ASEC’s mission to empower Catholic sisters across Africa.
Excellent Education: Celebrating HESA Graduation Ceremonies in 2023
The Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program has helped education for women religious in Africa make strides, despite education for women in Africa facing significant barriers. In 2023, over 200 sisters graduated from HESA programs, overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and contributing to their communities’ development and gender equality.
Igniting Hope, Building Bridges, Creating Impact: ASEC at 25 Gala
African Sisters Education Collaborative invites you to attend Igniting Hope, Building Bridges, Creating Impact: ASEC at 25 Gala Please Join us Saturday, December 7, 2024 6:00pm – Cocktails | 7:00pm- […]
ASEC 25th Jubilee Dinner at the Nunciature
African Sisters Education Collaborative invites you to attend the ASEC 25th Jubilee Dinner at the Nunciature Please Join us Thursday, October 3, 2024 at The Apostolic Nunciature to the United States, […]
A Grateful Recap of ASEC’s Night of Storytelling
The 2024 ASEC Night of Storytelling: Creativity was a great success!
ASEC to Host “A Night of Storytelling: Creativity” Fundraiser
African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is hosting the fundraising event, A Night of Storytelling: Creativity, on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at Marywood University’s Fireplace Lounge in Nazareth Hall from 6:30-8:30 pm