African Sisters Education Collaborative
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Across Africa, Catholic sisters are gathering for something more than a workshop. They are coming together to learn and, beyond that, to reflect, reconnect, and renew their sense of purpose […]
Across Africa, sisters reached a major milestone as they completed their studies through ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa program. Graduating from colleges and universities, many earned honors and […]
Sr. Lydiah Shirotsi, SMK, investigated the societal impact of ASEC’s HESA program, finding that alumnae are transforming communities in Kenya and beyond through education, leadership, and innovative initiatives.
Through her research on deforestation and her work as a teacher, Sr. Agnes Kachali is educating communities in Malawi to protect the environment and inspiring young people to take action for a sustainable future.
Through ASEC’s education programs, Catholic sisters in Tanzania are breaking barriers in the legal field as they teach, practice law, and advocate for justice and gender equality in their communities.
At the CERRA-Africa Global Research Network Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, HESA alumnae and ASEC staff presented impactful research, highlighting the vital yet often-overlooked contributions of Catholic sisters to sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
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.
