Improving women’s education in Nigeria
As Nigeria struggles to educate and keep girls in schools, religious sisters have taken matters into their own hands, working to improve access to education in Nigeria.
Reflections
Saving the World Through Quality Education (SDG 4)
Sisters across Africa recognize that there is no better way to use their education than to share it, and that is exactly what they are doing.
Saving the World Through Health and Wellness (SDG3)
While saving the world may seem like an impossible feat to some people, religious sisters across Africa are taking on projects that promote good health and wellness. Through SLDI alumnae projects, approximately $4.6 million in contributions have been made to sustainable development goal 3, which promotes health and wellness.
The effects of climate change in Nigeria
Sr. Elizabeth discusses how climate change in Nigeria is dramatically altering the way Nigerians will live now and in the future.
The Ripple Effect of ASEC Programs in Tanzania
A reflection on ASEC programs in Tanzania, what it means for sisters and how the “ripple effect” benefits to the entire country.
Improving the capacity of African sisters in managing financial resources
The finance and resource mobilization skills learned in the SLDI program has enabled Sr. Cecilia to secure funding for a finance workshop that attracted 45 sisters from over 20 congregations.
Being and Doing: a Higher-Ed Journey
After completing one-year of higher education online, Sr. Elizabeth is now studying at Veritas Catholic University in Nigeria with her colleagues.
African Sisters Benefit from Finance Workshops
Two sisters share how the SLDI finance workshops have helped them personally and their ministries.
The Woman Who Touched the Heart of God
A reflection on the story of Jesus healing the woman with the hemorrhage and how it relates to the suffering person.
The power of honesty
Sr. Sarah reminds us to be honest like children. A reflection on the importance of honesty and what it can bring to you.
NCWR Day of Prayer for National Security
The Nigeria Conference of Women Religious (NCWR) dedicated a day to praying for a resolution to the injustices happening within the country.
Using education to teach others
Sr. Mary Nalule writes thanking ASEC for helping her to achieve her dream of studying Education to achieve her dream of becoming a school teacher.