African Sisters Education Collaborative
“[SLDI] has helped me a great deal because I couldn’t stand in front of different stakeholders and, you know, address them on issues. ASEC gave me the courage and stance to say, ‘Yeah this is what has to be done.’ For that, I’m grateful.”
The education Sr. Teopista gained through both SLDI and HESA help a bakery to thrive and provide nourishment to a Ugandan community.
Sr. Magreth continues her education in order to assist her congregation in developing its rural ministries across Tanzania.
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
In Africa, severe food insecurity and undernourishment is on the rise. But, educated Nuns are changing that reality for the communities they serve.
Sr. Magdalena uses her newfound skills to streamline hospital operations and improve patient care.
Sr. Efrosina and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters provide love and comfort to orphans in Tanzania, giving them hope for a brighter tomorrow.
ASEC staff and partners visit several ASEC alumnae projects in Uganda to learn more about how ASEC programs are helping Sisters in their ministry work and service to the poor and marginalized:
African Sisters are practicing sustainable agriculture and farming to solve problems like malnutrition and food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
HESA alumna Sr. Anne is providing opportunities for girls with mental and physical disabilities in Kenya so they can reach their true potential.
When Sr. Patricia finished ASEC’s SLDI program, she knew exactly how to use her new skills in basic technology, administration and leadership: to help orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya living with HIV/AIDS.
Optometry Nurse and Catholic Nun Sr. Mary Frimpong follows in Jesus’ footsteps with a special emphasis on patient dignity in her healthcare ministry in Ghana.
