African Sisters Education Collaborative
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sr. Grace Akunna John-Emezi, HHCJ is transforming health awareness in African communities through her dedicated advocacy for breast cancer education.
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.
