ASEC’s mission continues to grow through the sisters, programs, and partnerships that connect communities across Africa, the United States, and beyond. Throughout 2026, ASEC brought people together across countries and continents to celebrate accomplishments, share knowledge, strengthen programs, and highlight how investing in Catholic sisters strengthens the communities they serve.
In January, ASEC brought staff and alumni together for the first Alumni Leaders & Staff Workshop. Members of ASEC’s staff and external facilitators helped lead sessions where sisters learned how to tell compelling stories to better promote ASEC’s mission. The following month, the United States office participated in staff training and team-building. The first day was themed around “the speed of trust” and facilitated by FranklinCovey. The following day, staff participated in team-building activities with a painting session hosted by Spirited Art, followed by volunteering at the Weinberg Food Bank. These activities provided opportunities for staff to strengthen their professional and personal relationships.
In March, ASEC staff presented at the 10th International Conference on the Development and Assessment of Intercultural Competence (ICC) at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Their presentation shared insights from the 2025 Service Learning trip to Nairobi, Kenya.
April was a busy month for ASEC, with celebrations taking place on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, the ASEC office hosted its annual Night of Storytelling, where speakers shared stories of building bridges and strengthening communities. In Zambia, a fundraising gala brought the ASEC community together to celebrate the work of sisters and raise support for the education of Catholic sisters across Africa.
In August, ASEC representatives attended the 70th Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) Assembly in Orlando, Florida. While in Orlando, ASEC also hosted a special dinner with over 70 attendees, where two ASEC alumni shared stories about how ASEC programs have strengthened their ability to serve their communities and ministries.
As ASEC looks to the future, we anticipate more opportunities to strengthen the bridges we have built and to build new ones. We invite you to continue supporting sisters whose work is bringing hope to communities across Africa.
Be a Ray of Hope
Communities across Africa are counting on Catholic Sisters, but 48 lack the education needed to carry out their important mission work. You can be a Ray of Hope for a Sister who needs you by donating to her education today.
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