Women Religious are Healing Africa Through Health and Wellness
Catholic sisters are providing much needed health and wellness services throughout Africa.
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.
My Experience as a HESA Liaison
April Fowlkes reflects on her experience coordinating ASEC’s HESA program at Chestnut Hill College and taking her first trip to Africa (Uganda) in June 2019.
COVID-19 Impact in Africa – ASEC Stakeholder Engagement Report
This impact study aims to understand ASEC stakeholders’ experiences and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic so we can provide proactive response to their needs.
DREAMS Program Reduces HIV/AIDS Among Young Women and Girls in Lesotho
SLDI alumna Sr. Anacletta implements a program to increase access to HIV/AIDS services and reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases among adolescent girls and young women in Lesotho.
Hospital in Uganda with Mission to Serve the Vulnerable
Nursing Director and ASEC alumna Sr. Harriet is a driving force behind Nkozi Hospital’s mission and vision for the future.
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.
Grant Provides African Communities with Food and Sanitation Supplies during COVID-19
An SHCJ/ASEC joint effort provides financial support to African sisters responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and serving the poor and vulnerable in their communities.
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.
Congregational Capacity Building in Uganda
Sr. Mary Sarah strengthens the vitality of her congregation through leadership and governance training.
Improving Congregational Operations and Archives in Malawi
To avoid the risk of losing important documents, Sr. Hellen used the skills she learned in SLDI to centralize records and create a data archive for her congregation.
Understand the Vows of Catholic Nuns
Catholic nuns take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience; the three evangelical counsels of perfection in Christianity. Some orders also take a fourth vow.