Hope for Uganda’s Elderly & Injured
After a life-altering injury, Augustine Kitonsa found healing, purpose, and hope at a center run by Sr. Regina Nakyeyune, GSS, an SLDI alumna using her training to support over 60 vulnerable individuals in Uganda.
General News
Realizing the Dream: Empowering Women in Uganda
After surviving heartbreaking loss and poverty, Angelina Akoth’s life was transformed through a business training program led by Sr. Veronica Biribawa, MCESM, an ASEC HESA alumna, using her education to uplift women in Uganda.
Inspiring Women Leaders in Uganda
A pioneer graduate of ASEC’s SLDI program, Sr. Theresa Nambaziira, DM, uses her leadership training to mentor others, empower communities across Uganda, and even inspire a Member of Parliament.
Art, Empathy, and Impact: Madilyn Grose’s Transformative Service Learning Experience in Kenya
Madilyn Grose, a sophomore in Art Therapy at Marywood University, used her creativity and compassion during ASEC’s 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya, leaving a lasting impact on the children she served, and returning deeply changed by their kindness and strength.
Unique Service Learning Reflections of a Participant: Practicing Teaching Techniques in Kenya
Chestnut Hill College junior Isabella Schmeltzer reflected on her transformative 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya, where she connected with students, shared teaching techniques, and gained a deeper understanding of culture, faith, and education.
Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance in Tanzania
Sr. Catherine Felix Kimario, SCC, a 2023 ASEC Scholarship graduate from Tanzania, is combating antimicrobial resistance by educating patients and ensuring proper medication use at the Holy Cross Health Centre.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ASEC’s Silver Jubilee Across Two Continents
ASEC’s 25th anniversary year united SLDI graduations across Africa and a jubilee gala in the United States, celebrating a global community committed to educating Catholic sisters for transformative ministry.
Sisters on a Mission: ASEC Directors Travel Coast to Coast with Stories of Hope
Three ASEC directors from Africa are traveling across the U.S. this summer to share how Catholic sisters, empowered by education, are transforming lives across the continent.
Training Future Nurses in Kenya
As a nurse educator and national examiner in Kenya, Sr. Gertrude Muhatia, SMK, uses her ASEC-sponsored education to mentor students with compassion and professionalism—empowering the next generation of healthcare workers.
Technology and Religious Institutes in Malawi
Sr. Gloria Maluwasa, SBVM, is using her ASEC-supported education and research to advocate for digital literacy among Catholic sisters in Malawi—empowering them to better serve their communities through technology.
Practicing Music Therapy Skills in Ghana
During ASEC’s 2023 Service Learning trip to Ghana, Marywood University student D’Ambra Galvin used her music therapy training to connect with children and support local schools—an experience she says changed her life.
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.