African Sisters Education Collaborative
Through ASEC’s Scholarship Program, Sr. Wirba Blandine Kinyuy became the first ASEC-sponsored sister to study civil engineering, using her training to strengthen infrastructure and support sustainable development in Cameroon.
An investment in Sr. Constancia Lungu’s leadership formation through ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative has expanded life-saving healthcare access for families in rural Zambia.
Through advanced formation in administration and accountancy, Sr. Purity Siloka strengthens financial accountability at Monze Mission Hospital, helping sustain life-saving healthcare for hundreds of thousands in rural Zambia.
With ASEC’s support, Sr. Esther Wambui Gitee earned a PhD in Business Administration, using her expertise to strengthen financial accountability, prevent fraud, and ensure sustainability for her congregation and community in Kenya.
After participating in ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative, Sr. Chrisencia Twaambo Mkume’s formation in finance strengthened her leadership foundation and ultimately supported her trailblazing path into canon law in Zambia.
SLDI alumnae Sr. Vera Ndifoin Nayah, Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (SST (STH)), embraces innovative farming practices that promote healthy living and strengthen her community. Her work with poultry and organic farming reflects the lasting impact of ASEC training and her commitment to sustainable, healthy living.
On her first trip to Africa, ASEC Digital & Social Media Specialist Megan Wescott experienced firsthand how ASEC’s work reflects the lasting impact of sisters’ education and leadership across communities.
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.
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.
Through the ASEC Scholarship Program, a sister in Ghana is transforming early childhood education by mentoring teachers, engaging young learners, and promoting sustainability through teaching materials made from recyclables.
Scholarship alumna Sr. Judith Zulu was nationally recognized in Zambia with a Labour Day Award for her dedicated service as a clinical officer, improving healthcare for her community.
