A three-day virtual workshop enabled staff and partners to collaboratively prepare for Phase VI of ASEC’s largest program.
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Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) Program, 2020 Year in Review
A year in review of the Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program. Read about milestones, news and experiences from 2020 as SLDI Phase V begins.
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.”
DREAMS Program Reduces HIV/AIDS Among Young Women and Girls in Lesotho
SLDI alumna Sr. Anacletta implements a program to increase access to HIV/AIDS services and reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases among adolescent girls and young women in Lesotho.
Catholic Sisters Serve Africa’s Most Vulnerable During Global Pandemic
Sisters from ASEC’s programs are finding new and innovative ways to serve the poor and vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Seniors: Catholic Sisters Provide Sustainable, Long-Term Care for Africa’s Elderly
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
Field Experience with the Elderly Affirms Sister’s Passion for Social Work
Sr. Albertina’s field experience with the elderly affirms her passion for the social work field, where she has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.
Advancing the Girl Child in Africa: Catholic Sisters Empower the Next Generation of Women
Nuns in Africa are using their education to become change agents and forces multipliers of good by leading and supporting young women.
6th Visiting Scholar Selected for CARA Research Fellowship
Sr. Aloysia Sebueng Makoae, SNJM, Lesotho, arrives at Georgetown University for six month research fellowship with The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program, 2018 year in review
A year in review of the Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program. Read about milestones, news and experiences from 2018 as SLDI Phase IV, Year 3 comes to a close.
Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program, 2018 year in review
A year in review of the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program. Read HESA news, graduation announcements, student achievements and program growth as HESA Phase II Year 2 comes to a close.
Participants of SLDI Workshops Discuss Their Achievements
Several participants of SLDI workshops are using their education to help their congregations and communities.












