Scholarship Program, 2018 year in review
A year in review of ASEC’s Scholarship Program for women religious in Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. Read about the program growth, celebrations and achievements as 2018 comes to an end.
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.
Service trip to volunteer in Ghana scheduled for 2019
In May 2019, volunteers from Chestnut Hill College and Marywood University will spend three weeks volunteering in schools and rehabilitation centers in the west African nation of Ghana under the auspices of ASEC.
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program, 2018 year in review
A year in review of the Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program. Read about milestones, news and experiences from 2018 as SLDI Phase IV, Year 3 comes to a close.
Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program, 2018 year in review
A year in review of the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program. Read HESA news, graduation announcements, student achievements and program growth as HESA Phase II Year 2 comes to a close.
Providing Quality Education to the Poorest Children in Zambia
Sr. Prema Anthony is using the education she received through ASEC to improve the quality of education for 1,700 students in Zambia.
This Sawdust Briquette Recipe Solves a Common Problem for Women in Rural Africa
In the forests of Malawi, women walk long distances to find dry wood for cooking and heating their homes. But, Sr. Jane’s innovative idea solves this common problem and now she’s teaching the recipe women in her community.
The Challenges of Consent & Respect for All Human Life
Sr. Olivia’s faith in God, internal strength and education all play important roles in protecting and defending the lives of unborn children carried by young rape victims in a South Sudan health clinic.
CDNK sisters use talents and skills to build a sustainable congregation
The CDNK sisters are living proof that through quality education and a willing spirit for hard work, African sisters can sustain their congregations, serve their communities and bring about positive attitudes in the fight against poverty.
The Sister Going Above & Beyond to Provide Health Services in South Sudan
Sr. Florence uses her nursing skills to care for her patients and her SLDI Finance training helps her to manage the clinic. Every single day she goes above and beyond to bring quality healthcare to the sick who need her.
Volunteering in Tanzania Changed My Life
Marywood University alumna Emily Schweiger reflects on volunteering in Tanzania through ASEC’s Service Learning Program and its effects on her life.
Closing the Loop With an Innovative Recycling Project
Sr. Yvette’s closed loop recycling project increases food production, manages waste and lifts the economic burden from her school during times of crisis in Cameroon.
Solar Project Creates Stable Electricity for Malawian Health Centre
The country of Malawi struggles with several problems including an unstable power grid, so SLDI Alumni Sr. Stella decided to use Malawi’s natural resources to power her congregation’s health centre.