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.
Success Stories
3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Nun’s Ministry Improves Healthcare in Tanzania
Sr. Edna earns a degree to serve as a pharmaceutical technician in Tanzania to improve healthcare in the country.
Learning To Lead
Through education, Catholic sisters are becoming some of the top leaders bringing positive changes throughout Africa.
Women Religious are Healing Africa Through Health and Wellness
Catholic sisters are providing much needed health and wellness services throughout Africa.
DREAMS Program Reduces HIV/AIDS Among Young Women and Girls in Lesotho
SLDI alumna Sr. Anacletta implements a program to increase access to HIV/AIDS services and reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases among adolescent girls and young women in Lesotho.
Hospital in Uganda with Mission to Serve the Vulnerable
Nursing Director and ASEC alumna Sr. Harriet is a driving force behind Nkozi Hospital’s mission and vision for the future.
Nigerian Nun’s Grant Writing Skills Help Thousands in Need
Sr. Josemaria is using her SLDI education to improve healthcare services and strengthen the resource mobilization skills of several congregations in Nigeria.
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.
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.
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.
Filling Healthcare Gaps in Malawi
Sr. Magdalena uses her newfound skills to streamline hospital operations and improve patient care.
Helping Orphans in Tanzania See a Brighter Tomorrow
Sr. Efrosina and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters provide love and comfort to orphans in Tanzania, giving them hope for a brighter tomorrow.