African nuns are reaching major academic achievements while amplifying their influence on some of the biggest challenges facing African society.
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COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare and Education Workers: A Phenomenological Case Study in West Africa
The ASEC Research Initiative’s 2nd COVID-19 research study related explores the impact on healthcare and education workers in the West African countries of Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria.
Learning To Lead
Through education, Catholic sisters are becoming some of the top leaders bringing positive changes throughout Africa.
Sisters Sustaining Sisters: Bring Vitality to Communities of Women Religious in Africa
Congregations of Catholic sisters in Africa are being strengthened from within through ASEC programs.
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.
Nigerian Nun’s Grant Writing Skills Help Thousands in Need
Sr. Josemaria is using her SLDI education to improve healthcare services and strengthen the resource mobilization skills of several congregations in Nigeria.
4 Inspirational Homes in Africa Where Catholic Sisters Support Individuals with Disabilities
Catholic nuns from ASEC programs are using their educational training to support people with disabilities at facilities throughout Africa.
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.
6 Catholic Nuns Building Businesses Across Africa
Entrepreneurial Catholic sisters are building businesses across Africa to meet the needs of the poor and marginalized.
Nuns in Africa Spearhead Women’s Empowerment Projects
Catholic Sisters in Africa are using education to empower women and work toward gender equality.
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.












