In reflection of Women’s History Month, ASEC wishes to shine the spotlight on Sr. Teresa Mulenga, TS, who has been nominated for the 2024 Africa Day campaign, in honor of her work in improving the lives of African women.
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Human Trafficking Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa (Infographic)
Human trafficking and modern slavery trends and statistics in sub-Saharan Africa.
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) 2023 Year in Review
The Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) empowers Catholic sisters in 10 African countries by enhancing their leadership, technology, and financial skills, resulting in significant community impact.
Going where the need is greatest, exemplifying hard work, and solving social issues: 5 things we can learn from ASEC sisters
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5
Using Technology to Strengthen Ministries
Last spring, the New York Times published an article about how women religious are sharing their experiences through social media platforms, like TikTok. In this article we reflect on the recent trends and explain how our sisters are learning to utilize technology.
Protecting the Planet: How ASEC Sisters have honored Mother Earth
“In 2010-2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed.” – IPCC Report on climate change.
COVID-19 Case Study Published in Review of Religious Research
At ASEC we understood clearly that the pandemic would mean some serious changes for us and our goals. We also understood that COVID-19 may make our pending goals to transform education in Africa even that much more needed. As a research organization, we did what we do – research.
Staff Training Focuses on Social Entrepreneurship
“The work you do on a daily basis is strengthening the capacity of the sisters you serve.” – Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D.
Caring for Earth, Caring for You: Catholic Sisters Week 2022
Although celebrating the work of Catholic sisters is important every day, for one week each year we have a formal celebration – Catholic Sisters Week.
Simple technology used for environmental conservation and sustainability in Malawi
ASEC staff and Alumnae inspires the Malawi nation through her simple technologies to conserve the environment.
Ripple Effects: Sisters Serving Individuals in Need
Catholic sisters in Africa see how using their education to help just one person can have an exponential positive effect on their communities.
Scholarship Program 2021: Bridging the Gap to Higher Education for Sisters in Africa
A year in review of ASEC’s Scholarship Program for women religious in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, Kenya and Lesotho. Read about the program growth, celebrations and achievements as 2021 comes to an end.