The Unlikely Women Creating Jobs and Reducing Poverty in Africa
ASEC program participants are applying their education and skills to create and sustain jobs across Africa.
Success Stories
Helping Survivors Heal from Trauma in Northern Uganda
Sr. Judith received a grant to start the Capacitar Trauma Healing project in response to the effects of war crimes & cultural acceptance of sexual & gender-based violence (SGBV) in Northern Uganda.
Holistic Education & Life Skill Development in Kenya
After three Kenyan sisters received their training and education through ASEC, they needed ensure students’ needs were met holistically in order to successfully provide a formal education.
4 Women Changing the Sexual and Gender Based Violence Narrative in Africa
4 Catholic sisters whose service work is helping to prevent and reduce sexual and gender-based violence in Africa.
Graduating as 2020 CUEA Valedictorian and Top of Class
HESA participant Sr. Irene Kwena receives honors as top graduating student and valedictorian of her class at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Kenya.
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.
Nun Reaches Out to Underserved Street Boys of Kitale, Kenya
HESA alumna Sr. Winnie provides food, shelter and a new chance at life to adolescent street boys in Kitale, Kenya.
Sisters Rise to the Top of the Class
African nuns are reaching major academic achievements while amplifying their influence on some of the biggest challenges facing African society.
Girls’ High School in Lesotho Thrives Under Sister’s Stewardship
“[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.”
Sisters Improve School Conditions for Girls in Zambia
Resource mobilization and project proposal writing skills learned in SLDI enable Sr. Christine to improve conditions at a girls’ boarding school in Zambia
Bread Bakery Brings Employment, Skill Building and Food Supply to Ugandan Community
The education Sr. Teopista gained through both SLDI and HESA help a bakery to thrive and provide nourishment to a Ugandan community.
Learning To Lead
Through education, Catholic sisters are becoming some of the top leaders bringing positive changes throughout Africa.