Sisters Rise to the Top of the Class
African nuns are reaching major academic achievements while amplifying their influence on some of the biggest challenges facing African society.
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.
Girls’ High School in Lesotho Thrives Under Sister’s Stewardship
“[SLDI] has helped me a great deal because I couldn’t stand in front of different stakeholders and, you know, address them on issues. ASEC gave me the courage and stance to say, ‘Yeah this is what has to be done.’ For that, I’m grateful.”
Two Sister Candidates Selected for ASEC Pilot Ph.D. Program
Two doctoral sister-students selected for the pilot phase of ASEC’s Ph.D. Scholarship Program. They will be pursuing their doctoral degrees at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Kenya.
Sisters Improve School Conditions for Girls in Zambia
Resource mobilization and project proposal writing skills learned in SLDI enable Sr. Christine to improve conditions at a girls’ boarding school in Zambia
Bread Bakery Brings Employment, Skill Building and Food Supply to Ugandan Community
The education Sr. Teopista gained through both SLDI and HESA help a bakery to thrive and provide nourishment to a Ugandan community.
ASEC/CARA Host Inaugural International Consultative Research (ICR) Conference Virtually
In September, 2020, ASEC held the inaugural ICR Conference, which provided an opportunity for researchers around the globe to collaborate in the initiation of an international network of research on religious life.
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.
The Impact on Education in Africa – ASEC Special Evaluation Report
How alumnae of ASEC’s SLDI and HESA programs are impacting ministries in primary and secondary education in Africa.
Teaching Primary School Children in Zambia
Sr. Rita uses her education scholarship to help children grow in spirit, in knowledge and in love of God.
The Importance of Rural Development in Tanzania
Sr. Magreth continues her education in order to assist her congregation in developing its rural ministries across Tanzania.
ASEC Programs Coordinator, Uganda, Loses Battle With COVID-19
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Sr. Irene Lucy Onyai, LSMIG, on Friday, September 4, 2020.