Catholic Sisters in Africa are using education to empower women and work toward gender equality.
Kenya
Justice for All – Nuns advocate for the rights of the marginalized in Africa
SLDI and HESA alumnae are at the forefront of social change and the promotion of justice, as they address injustice in their communities.
Stream of Hope; Clean Water Initiatives in Africa
Catholic Nuns write grants and raise funds to support clean water projects in African communities.
The Link Between Servant Leadership and Higher Education: Women Religious in Sub-Saharan Africa
Does participation in a post-secondary education program transform Kenyan sisters’ understanding of their lives as women religious?
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.
Unmarking Mother Earth; Sisters Solve Environmental Issues in Africa
Sisters are dedicated to solving the serious environmental issues facing Africa today, leaving the world in better condition than how they received it.
The Classroom Without Desks in Rural Kenya
A lack of desks for school students remains a serious problem in rural areas in Kenya. But, Sr. Mary is changing that for students of Fr. Anthony Pagani Primary School.
Teachers in Africa Battle Educational Poverty
Across Africa, Catholic Sisters battle educational poverty and so much more as they mold the minds of the future generation.
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.
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.