The need for Cultural Diversity dialogue in Cameroon, Africa
Sr. Vera reflects on how we can better understand cultural diversity in Africa and how each individual culture can be beneficial to the country as a whole.
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.
A Home for the Elderly to Reflect on Life’s Journey
Although she was excited to begin work with the elderly at Elizabeth Bruyere Old Age Home in Lesotho, Sr. Theresia noticed her lack of education proved to be a barrier in her service.
2018 ASEC Service Learning trip cancelled
A recent alert, issued from the Diplomatic Security Service, has forced the cancellation of ASEC’s 2018 Service Learning trip to Nairobi, Kenya.
2018 ASEC Annual Board Meetings take place at Marywood University
April 25-26, 2018: ASEC’s annual Advisory Board and Board of Directors Meetings took place at ASEC USA headquarters located on Marywood University’s campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.
A Place For the Displaced to Call Home
Sr. Veronica is using the skills she learned from the SLDI program to turn one village’s reality into a possibility.
Planting a successful future
Sr. Clementine Phiri uses her experience with the SLDI program to help spread the word about caring for the environment.
The effects of climate change in Nigeria
Sr. Elizabeth discusses how climate change in Nigeria is dramatically altering the way Nigerians will live now and in the future.
Offering Second Chances to Prisoners in Cameroon
Sr. Gwen has made it her mission in life to ensure that inmates in Cameroonian prisons are given second chances.
The Ripple Effect of ASEC Programs in Tanzania
A reflection on ASEC programs in Tanzania, what it means for sisters and how the “ripple effect” benefits to the entire country.
Service Learning participants prepare for volunteer experience in Nairobi, Kenya
ASEC’s annual Service Learning trip will take place from May 20-June 9, 2018. A total of 13 participants will be traveling to Kenya and staying with the Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (LSOSF), a missionary community, where they will take part in service learning activities within the LSOSF compound and throughout Nairobi.
Improving the capacity of African sisters in managing financial resources
The finance and resource mobilization skills learned in the SLDI program has enabled Sr. Cecilia to secure funding for a finance workshop that attracted 45 sisters from over 20 congregations.
ASEC renews partnership with CUEA
ASEC renews partnership with CUEA through a Framework of Reference (FOR) to continue to support the education of religious sisters in Africa.