A Return to Africa
The ASEC Service Learning Program resumed in 2023, with students from Chestnut Hill College and Marywood University traveling to Ghana for three weeks, where they engaged in volunteer work, cultural immersion, and academic study.
Success Stories
10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Assisting Cameroonian Refugees in Nigeria
From helping Cameroonian refugees to securing grants to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sr. Virgilia has helped many with the skills she acquired through ASEC.
Getting the Right Education for Children with Disabilities
Equipped with confidence, skills and a psychology degree, Sr. Swai is helping physically and mentally disabled children in Africa get the early intervention services they need.
A Sister’s Seed of Imagination Grows a Field of Hope
Catholic sisters in Africa are using their education to dream up creative human development projects that help their local communities.
The Key To Success is Doing Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well
Sr. Leonarda has incorporated what she’s learned about leadership, finances and accountability into her ministry work to better serve the disabled and marginalized.
African Sisters Cultivate Meaningful Change Through Mentoring
Nuns provide guidance, motivation and support in their critical role as mentors, bringing to life the many benefits of mentorship in Africa.
One Sister’s Solutions to a War Torn South Sudan
Sr. Faida noticed how difficult it was for her neighbors to obtain healthy food during lockdown. So, she and the sisters taught them how to plant vegetables using sacks and broken buckets on their veranda.
Following the Ripples – How Educating One Person Can Benefit Hundreds in Need
The stories of four African women who used their education to change the lives of hundreds of people they serve.
Reducing the Spread and Stigma of HIV/AIDS in Kenya
Sr. Norah is saving lives by providing preventative care and support services that reduce the spread and stigma of HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
Catholic Sisters Create a Safer World by Protecting Africa’s Children
Catholic sisters are creating and running programs to protect the children who are the most at-risk among Africa’s rapidly growing population.
Meet 3 Sisters Behind Programs & Policies that Protect African Children
ASEC alumnae implement programs and policies that protect and promote the welfare of children in Kenya, Ghana and Zambia.
Hundreds of Girls in Rural Uganda Benefit from Practical, Holistic Education
Two Catholic nuns have used their education to advance the Boni Consilii school, providing previously unimagined opportunity to young girls in Uganda.