The ASEC Ripple Effect: Saving Lives in Rural Zambia
As a young girl, Sr. Constancia Lungu, LSSF, was deeply touched by the life and values of St. Francis of Assisi. His example of humility and compassion sparked in her […]
Success Stories
3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Capacity Building: When Financial Accountability Saves Lives in Rural Zambia
Effective financial management at Monze Mission Hospital is essential to sustaining quality healthcare for the region’s largely rural population1. This 270-bed facility provides medical care to approximately 800,000 people and […]
Called to Canon Law: Journey from Finance to Justice
When she participated in ASEC’s SLDI program to study Finance, Sr. Chrisencia Twaambo Mkume of the Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit (RSHS) did not know then that her path […]
How Poultry and Bio-farming Promote Health and Happiness
I decided to embrace poultry and organic farming together because poultry makes organic farming possible. Poultry farming is the practice of rearing domestic birds, in my case, broilers. This includes breeding, […]
Imagine! The Power of Service in Kenya
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.
Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Malawi
When a mother in Malawi faced a life-threatening childbirth complication, Sr. Maureen Chalamanda, SOL—a three-time ASEC alumna—used her education to save both mother and baby, proving how vital trained sisters are to community healthcare.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Empowering Change Through Sr. Grace’s Mission
Sr. Grace Akunna John-Emezi, HHCJ is transforming health awareness in African communities through her dedicated advocacy for breast cancer education.
ASEC Transformed my Administration Skills
Sr. Ustina Atwebembere, a Medical Mission Sister, shares how ASEC’s training in leadership, project management, and entrepreneurship has transformed her role as an administrator and community leader. Through skills gained in the program, she has secured grants for impactful projects, implemented sustainable initiatives, and empowered other women religious to take on leadership roles.