After nearly ten years in existence, the program has achieved many successes, including the over $10 million secured by SLDI alumnae and their mentees for urgently needed projects.
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Reflecting on SLDI’s Phase III Evaluation
SLDI Program Evaluator, Ms. Jennifer Mudge, reflects on the outcomes of the SLDI Program Phase III which ended in April 2015.
ASEC awarded grant through the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation provides a grant to expand ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program.
Staff spotlight: Sister Kathryn Miller’s work in Africa continues to inspire
Kathryn Miller, SSJ, Ph.D., assistant to the president for administration and special projects, made her third trip to Africa in December. From Chestnut Hill College’s e-newsletter, Connections.
Why Support Education in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Only 6% percent of women participate in higher education in Sub Saharan Africa (as students, faculty or administrators).
SLDI Program Enters Phase IV
SLDI will enter its fourth phase in 2016 with awarded $8.5 million grant from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
to implement Phase IV of the SLDI through February 2019
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SLDI Graduations, End of Phase III
From August – December, 2015, SLDI participants will celebrate their graduation from the SLDI Program.
2015 Recap by Sr. Jane Wakahiu
Read Sr. Jane Wakahiu’s 2015 recap of ASEC from our annual newsletter.
3-Day Alumnae-mentee networking workshops in 6 countries
In 2015, three-day alumnae-mentee networking workshops took place in six countries with 408 participants, 273 alumnae and 135 mentees.
Sisters in Africa discuss: Anticipating Pope Francis’ visit
GSR asks sisters to share their hopes and dreams for his first visit to Africa Nov. 25-30. In the photo, Sr. Agnes Wamuyu Ngure poses with two of her nieces in Naromuru, Kenya. From Global Sisters Report
College-bound Sisters – Higher Education for Sisters in Africa
In partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the University of Southern California Center for Religion and Civic Culture, we are delighted to share new videos showcasing our work, mission and impact. We are grateful to everyone involved in this project and we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Voices of Courage: New publication on Catholic sisters in Africa
ASEC awarded $48,300 through GHR Foundation for creation of Voices of Courage—a first-of-its-kind collection of scholarly texts on the work of Catholic sisters in Africa. From GHR Foundation