African Sisters Education Collaborative
ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 11 African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate about the work of ASEC and the impact on Sisters benefiting from our programs.
A fire at the ASEC-supported Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania, destroyed the girls’ dormitory, leaving students without clothing, school supplies, sanitary items, personal belongings, and bedding materials. Thankfully, all […]
When Sr. Gertrude Tusiime, OLGC, graduated from ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education in Geography and Christian Religious Education, she […]
When Sr. Juunza Christabel Mwangani, RSHS, enrolled in ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program, she was already serving her congregation and community in a variety of leadership […]
ASEC alumna Sr. Rose Ochier, CP, is using the leadership and administrative skills gained through SLDI to advance climate-smart agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya. From securing resources for children and communities to developing innovative agricultural solutions, her journey demonstrates how education can create lasting impact.
HESA alumni Sr. Juliana Charik, MCESM, and her colleagues are helping protect students and promote health awareness in Uganda amid Ebola concerns near the DRC border. Her story highlights the vital role Catholic sisters play in supporting community health and safety during public health crises.
The education Sr. Charity Nyawira Gathungu, MSHR, received through ASEC’s HESA program helped restore a young boy’s sight and opened the door to his education, illustrating the lasting impact of investing in Catholic sisters’ education.
Honoring the outgoing Board Chair, Sr. Kathryn Clauss, IHM, Ph.D., and Welcoming Dr. Mary L. Gautier, the new Board Chair After helping lead the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) to […]
In Zambia, individuals with disabilities often encounter social stigma and exclusion. Many communities continue to perceive disability through supernatural or moral lenses, leading to misunderstanding and isolation. At the same […]
Courageous Voices: Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration at Villanova University is partnering with the Africa Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) on their Regional Conference on Refugees and Migrants in Our Common […]
A major outcome of the ASEC Alumnae Leaders and Staff Workshop, held in Lusaka, Zambia, was the first time appointment of Alumni Leaders. These leaders will guide the ASEC Alumni […]
Leadership development is essential in creating strong communities, effective institutions, and lasting social change. The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) continues to play a transformative role in empowering Catholic sisters […]
The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) successfully hosted its 4th annual Night of Storytelling: Building Bridges – Strengthening Communities on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the Fireplace Lounge of Nazareth […]
