Medical Camp in Uganda treats nearly 2,000 in rural community
SLDI Alumna Sr. Nirmala wrote a successful grant to hold a free medical camp in rural Uganda helping nearly 2000 people.
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.
Grant awarded to ASEC to support children in South Sudan
Through a grant from the Hilton Foundation, ASEC is providing education and supplies to children in camp sites in South Sudan.
Donor retention strategies to win donor confidence
Sr. Teresa shares how she won the confidence of her donors and how donor retention plays an important role in receiving funding for multiple projects that can benefit the community.
Sisters Fighting Corruption and Injustice in Africa
SLDI and HESA alumnae are using their education to stop corruption and injustice in Africa by promoting peace, justice and strong institutions.
A Village for Orphans in Kenya (The Story of Nyumbani Village)
Sr. Faith Kamau, HESA student, is using her education to help the children and residents of the Nyumbani Village orphanage.
HIV+ Youth in Malawi Learn To Live with Hope
The story of Agnes, a young girl who was unaware she was HIV positive until the death of her mother and father. Agnes joined Sr. Sonia’s support group where she learned how to deal with the stigma and challenges facing Malawian youth living with HIV.
Primary school students planting trees in Africa
Sr. Bertha teaches nearly 150 primary school students in Ntcheu, Malawi how to plant and care for trees and protect our precious environment.
3rd Visiting Scholar Selected for CARA Research Fellowship
Sr. Joan Chisala, CSJB, of Zambia is the third sister scholar accepted for a six month research fellowship to learn applied research skills in the apostolate at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), Georgetown University.
Faith and Development: A Celebration of ARU at 50
ASEC Executive Director reflects on our partnership with the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) in celebration of ARU’s golden jubilee.
Sustainable Farming Project Pays Teacher Salaries
The sustainable farming / biogas project pays a portion of primary school teacher salaries, fights climate change and cuts down cost of living for the community.
Inclusive Development For Disabled Children in Ghana
Sr. Joyce works with her congregation and the community to ensure that disabled children receive medical care, education and a chance at inclusive development in Ghana.
Preventing HIV/AIDS in Nigeria Through Economic Empowerment
Sr. Veronica, a humanitarian aid worker, has trained over 250 beneficiaries, providing opportunities through her economic empowerment program, as a means to prevent more cases of HIV/AIDS.