Orphans of God
Across Africa, Catholic nuns are providing help and hope for orphaned children facing psychosocial distress, economic hardship, withdrawal from school, malnutrition and illness.
Success Stories
3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
ASEC Staff Visit Alumnae Projects in Uganda
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:
Sisters at the Forefront of Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
African Sisters are practicing sustainable agriculture and farming to solve problems like malnutrition and food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
Free Cervical Cancer Screenings for Women in Nigeria
SLDI alumna Sr. Eunice is ensuring that Nigerian women, regardless of their income, receive health education, proper maternal care and life-saving cervical screenings.
From Nursing Student to Hospital CEO
HESA pilot nursing student achieves success as CEO of St. Francis Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
Nursing Education Helping Nuns Improve Healthcare in Africa
Catholic nuns in Africa receive quality education through ASEC, providing them with valuable nursing skills to improve healthcare in their communities.
Turning Disability Into Possibility for Girls in Africa (The Story of Cheshire Home)
HESA alumna Sr. Anne is providing opportunities for girls with mental and physical disabilities in Kenya so they can reach their true potential.
Education for Orphans in Kenya
Sr. Lucy is using the skills she learned from ASEC’s SLDI program to sponsor and support orphans in Kenya in desperate need of quality education.
Mercy for Kenyan Children Born With HIV
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.
Sisters Spearhead Youth Projects in Africa, Providing Hope for the Future Generation
Religious sisters across Africa are using their ASEC education to spearhead projects in support of Africa’s youth and future generation.
Holiday Hope for Cameroon’s Internally Displaced Children
Sr. Louisa is using skills learned in ASEC’s SLDI program to bring holiday cheer to displaced children in war-torn Cameroon.
Patient Dignity Comes First at Healthcare Facility in Ghana
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.