Educating Students to Lead Exceptional Lives in Nigeria
Our Lady’s Nursery School in Nigeria recently hosted Entrepreneurial Month, an opportunity for students to be exposed to workshops and education that can sustain them in the future.
General News
ASEC Co-Founder, Former Vice Chair Sr. Carol Jean Vale Retires from CHC After 30 Year Career
ASEC Co-Founder and Former Vice Chair Sr. Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., will retire this month after 30 years of dedicated service.
Protecting the Planet: How ASEC Sisters have honored Mother Earth
“In 2010-2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed.” – IPCC Report on climate change.
Trauma Healing Webinar Teaches Coping Mechanisms Used in South Sudan
Friends in Solidarity is a collaborative that supports women and men religious in Africa, especially in South Sudan, through educational initiatives and capacity building.
2022 Annual Board Meetings Discuss Progress and Future Goals
ASEC Staff and Advisory board members met for an annual meeting on April 27, 2022, while the Board met the following day on April 28.
A Few of the Many Times ASEC Sisters Fought for Education in Africa
Everyday ASEC Sisters are fighting hard for education in Africa through their congregations and mission work.
COVID-19 Case Study Published in Review of Religious Research
At ASEC we understood clearly that the pandemic would mean some serious changes for us and our goals. We also understood that COVID-19 may make our pending goals to transform education in Africa even that much more needed. As a research organization, we did what we do – research.
Peace Building for Women in Cameroon
Education can open opportunities for positive change, but before that, it opens your eyes to the things that need to be changed.
Brave Change: Transforming Communities Takes Courage
We spend a lot of time explaining the changes that come about when ASEC Sisters transform their communities using education, but there’s a specific aspect that makes it all the more special – the bravery it takes to create change at all.
Visiting Scholar Researches How Social Media Can Help Congregations in Ghana
US Staff hosted ASEC’s 8th Visiting Scholar, Sr. Victorine, on a virtual visit to their Marywood University office.
Assisting Cameroonian Refugees in Nigeria
From helping Cameroonian refugees to securing grants to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sr. Virgilia has helped many with the skills she acquired through ASEC.
Staff Training Focuses on Social Entrepreneurship
“The work you do on a daily basis is strengthening the capacity of the sisters you serve.” – Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D.