Sr. Joan Chisala, ASEC Programs Coordinator Zambia & Former Visiting Scholar, Loses Battle With COVID-19
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Sr. Joan Chisala, CSJB, on June 16, 2021.
ASEC News & Reflections
ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 11 African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate about the work of ASEC and the impact on Sisters benefiting from our programs.
ASEC Holds SLDI Virtual Partners Workshop In Preparation For Phase VI of the Program
A three-day virtual workshop enabled staff and partners to collaboratively prepare for Phase VI of ASEC’s largest program.
Ugandan Nun Makes Huge Improvements at Rural Primary School
As head teacher, Sr. Betty is using her HESA program education to provide a stable yet constantly improving learning environment for kids in Uganda.
African Sisters Cultivate Meaningful Change Through Mentoring
Nuns provide guidance, motivation and support in their critical role as mentors, bringing to life the many benefits of mentorship in Africa.
One Sister’s Solutions to a War Torn South Sudan
Sr. Faida noticed how difficult it was for her neighbors to obtain healthy food during lockdown. So, she and the sisters taught them how to plant vegetables using sacks and broken buckets on their veranda.
ASEC Forming Effective, Collaborative Agents of Change in Malawi
“ASEC programs need to be commended and encouraged,” says Rev. Fr. Dr. Alfred Chaima. “We pray that the sponsors continue to invest in these programs.”
Using Solar Energy to Support Kenyan Sisters in their Missions
The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood in Kenya and Nairobi now have reliable, renewable energy thanks Sr. Susan’s grantmaking skills.
Bringing Light to the Darkness: Catholic Sisters on the Front Lines in Africa
Catholic sisters have become a critical component of emergency response among local African communities in crisis.
ASEC Holds 2021 Annual Board Meetings Virtually
April 28-29: ASEC’s annual Advisory Board and Board of Directors Meetings took place via Zoom.
Charism, Spirituality, Mission and Ministry Webinar Takes Place March 15-17
Through collaboration, ASEC and CARA facilitated a 3-day virtual webinar for the representatives of National Conferences/Associations of women religious in ASEC’s 10 countries of operation.
Nun’s Radio Show Disseminates COVID-19 Info to Zambians in Multiple Languages
Sr. Astridah is using the leadership skills she learned in ASEC’s SLDI program to share critical health information about COVID-19 pandemic to 1.5 million Zambians via a multilingual radio show.
Following the Ripples – How Educating One Person Can Benefit Hundreds in Need
The stories of four African women who used their education to change the lives of hundreds of people they serve.