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.
It’s true that the words “sister” and “nun” are used interchangeably to describe women religious in the Catholic church, but there are several differences in the lifestyle, ministry and vows of nuns vs. apostolic women religious.
Catholic nuns from ASEC programs are using their educational training to support people with disabilities at facilities throughout Africa.
Service Learning participant reflects on her volunteer experience and sharing her love of music with children with special needs in Ghana.
An SLDI alumna is helping children to realize that disability is not inability while advocating for the rights of Ghanaians with physical and mental disabilities.
At Mapeera Bakateyamba Home in Uganda, Good Samaritan Sisters serve the elderly, poor, destitute, disabled and neglected people of God without discrimination.
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
Sr. Albertina’s field experience with the elderly affirms her passion for the social work field, where she has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.
April 27-28: ASEC’s annual Advisory Board and Board of Directors Meetings took place via Zoom due to social distancing restrictions.
SLDI alumna collaborates with partners to implement an innovative water filtration process to remove fluoride and provide over 7,000 in Kasarani, Kenya with clean water.
Nuns in Africa are using their education to become change agents and forces multipliers of good by leading and supporting young women.
Sr. Ruth uses skills she learned in ASEC programs to be a role model and servant leader in her community.
The IHM Sisters invite you to join with them in prayer and share this Prayer during a Pandemic written by Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, IHM.
