Sisters a Source of Hope For Uganda’s Elderly and Poor
At Mapeera Bakateyamba Home in Uganda, Good Samaritan Sisters serve the elderly, poor, destitute, disabled and neglected people of God without discrimination.
Success Stories
Supporting Seniors: Catholic Sisters Provide Sustainable, Long-Term Care for Africa’s Elderly
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
Field Experience with the Elderly Affirms Sister’s Passion for Social Work
Sr. Albertina’s field experience with the elderly affirms her passion for the social work field, where she has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.
Innovative Technology Brings Fluoride-Free, Clean Water to Kenyans
SLDI alumna collaborates with partners to implement an innovative water filtration process to remove fluoride and provide over 7,000 in Kasarani, Kenya with clean water.
Advancing the Girl Child in Africa: Catholic Sisters Empower the Next Generation of Women
Nuns in Africa are using their education to become change agents and forces multipliers of good by leading and supporting young women.
From Leader to Servant Leader: A Catholic Nun’s Journey
Sr. Ruth uses skills she learned in ASEC programs to be a role model and servant leader in her community.
6 Catholic Nuns Building Businesses Across Africa
Entrepreneurial Catholic sisters are building businesses across Africa to meet the needs of the poor and marginalized.
Economic Growth & Opportunity For Women in Rural Cameroon
Sr. Caroline uses her ASEC education to provide quality education for children and economic opportunities for marginalized women in rural Cameroon.
Nun Provides Healthcare Services in a Place Where Doctors Shun to Go
Sr. Anastasia provides obstetric, gynecological and surgical treatment to patients who would otherwise have limited to no access to medical care.
Reducing Poverty Through Microloans for Women in Kenya
Srs. Gisele and Lucy are using the skills they learned in ASEC’s SLDI program to provide microloans for Kenyan women living in urban poverty.
Nuns in Africa Spearhead Women’s Empowerment Projects
Catholic Sisters in Africa are using education to empower women and work toward gender equality.
Catholic Nuns Improve Food Security in Africa
In Africa, severe food insecurity and undernourishment is on the rise. But, educated Nuns are changing that reality for the communities they serve.