African Sisters Education Collaborative
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.
For two days, June 29-30, 2026, the conference hall and classrooms of Tangaza University in Nairobi, Kenya, became spaces of encounter. Scholars exchanged ideas, refugees shared personal stories, and educators, […]
I was honored to represent ASEC last June in our collaboration with Villanova University’s Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration at their Africa regional conference in Nairobi, Kenya. This was an […]
ASEC’s mission to educate Catholic women religious in Africa builds capacity that extends far beyond the individual sister, creating impact through her life, leadership, and ministry. The story of ASEC […]
ASEC’s Virtual Cup of Tea With Sisters brought together sisters and supporters from around the world to explore how education creates a ripple effect across communities in Africa. The conversation highlighted powerful stories of how one sister’s education can create lasting change far beyond herself.
Click HERE or scroll to the bottom to see the devastation from a witness’s perspective. A fire at the ASEC-supported Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania, destroyed the girls’ dormitory, […]
When Sr. Gertrude Tusiime, OLGC, graduated from ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education in Geography and Christian Religious Education, she […]
When Sr. Juunza Christabel Mwangani, RSHS, enrolled in ASEC’s Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program, she was already serving her congregation and community in a variety of leadership […]
ASEC alumna Sr. Rose Ochier, CP, is using the leadership and administrative skills gained through SLDI to advance climate-smart agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya. From securing resources for children and communities to developing innovative agricultural solutions, her journey demonstrates how education can create lasting impact.
HESA alumni Sr. Juliana Charik, MCESM, and her colleagues are helping protect students and promote health awareness in Uganda amid Ebola concerns near the DRC border. Her story highlights the vital role Catholic sisters play in supporting community health and safety during public health crises.
The education Sr. Charity Nyawira Gathungu, MSHR, received through ASEC’s HESA program helped restore a young boy’s sight and opened the door to his education, illustrating the lasting impact of investing in Catholic sisters’ education.
Honoring the outgoing Board Chair, Sr. Kathryn Clauss, IHM, Ph.D., and Welcoming Dr. Mary L. Gautier, the new Board Chair After helping lead the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) to […]
In Zambia, individuals with disabilities often encounter social stigma and exclusion. Many communities continue to perceive disability through supernatural or moral lenses, leading to misunderstanding and isolation. At the same […]
