African Sisters Education Collaborative
Through education gained in ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative, Sr. Sophia Mbilinyi leads compassionate care and sustainable programs that support orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania.
ASEC hosted a reception in Washington, DC celebrating faith, community, and the mission to educate Catholic sisters in Africa.
ASEC-trained sisters in Africa transform communities through education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives, creating a ripple effect of hope, service, and lasting impact.
This story highlights how ASEC’s mission continues to grow globally through trainings, celebrations, cross-cultural exchanges, and the collective impact of sisters whose education strengthens communities across Africa.
Sr. Lucia Ngaba, OP, shares how ASEC’s SLDI Basic Technology Workshop transformed her ability to serve her community through improved communication, organization, and creative contributions that strengthen her congregation’s mission.
ASEC’s long-term partnership with Bigwa Secondary School in Tanzania has expanded educational access, strengthened facilities, and empowered women religious and local students to become confident, skilled leaders in their communities.
ASEC empowers Catholic sisters across sub-Saharan Africa with education, leadership, and sustainable programs, enabling them to transform communities, provide essential services, and drive lasting social change.
Guided by ASEC connections and inspired leadership, Sr. Caroline Ngati, ASE, transformed barren land in Kenya into the thriving Dorothea Rescue Center, offering safety, education, and hope to vulnerable girls while enriching ASEC’s Service Learning experiences.
ASEC’s programs have empowered thousands of African sisters like those in Kenya and Cameroon to lead, serve, and create lasting impact in their communities through education, job creation, and ministry.
Catholic sisters in Africa, equipped through ASEC’s education programs, ignite hope and transform communities, reaching nearly 10 million lives through service, leadership, mentorship, and social impact.
ASEC’s first half of 2025 has been marked by powerful workshops, international advocacy, and growing partnerships, proving once again how education can empower Catholic sisters to lead change across Africa.
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.
