Bringing Light to the Darkness: Catholic Sisters on the Front Lines in Africa
Catholic sisters have become a critical component of emergency response among local African communities in crisis.
Success Stories
Nun’s Radio Show Disseminates COVID-19 Info to Zambians in Multiple Languages
Sr. Astridah is using the leadership skills she learned in ASEC’s SLDI program to share critical health information about COVID-19 pandemic to 1.5 million Zambians via a multilingual radio show.
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.
Five HESA Sisters in Nigeria Graduate as Head of Department
Five HESA sisters receive Head of Department awards at Veritas University graduation ceremony for their outstanding academic performance.
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.
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.