Scholarship 2023 Year in Review
Since 2012, ASEC’s Scholarship Program has enabled over 790 sisters in seven African countries to pursue secondary and higher education, empowering them to serve their communities more effectively.
ASEC News & Reflections
A Little Nun – A Poem By Sr. Esther Koros, OSF
“A Little Nun” is a heartfelt poem by Sr. Esther Koros, OSF, an alumna of ASEC’s SLDI Administration Track celebrating the transformative impact of ASEC on women religious.
A Return to Africa
The ASEC Service Learning Program resumed in 2023, with students from Chestnut Hill College and Marywood University traveling to Ghana for three weeks, where they engaged in volunteer work, cultural immersion, and academic study.
ASEC’s Path to Sustainability
ASEC empowers Catholic sisters in Africa to transform marginalized communities through education and leadership, with its Path to Sustainability Initiative securing future support via a matching challenge grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Partnerships Rooted in Collaboration
Collaboration is central to ASEC’s mission, exemplified by partnerships with educational institutions and national conferences of religious across ten African countries, all aimed at empowering Catholic sisters through education, as highlighted in the 2023 HESA Partners Conference.
Higher Education for Sisters in Africa 2023 Year in Review
The Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program empowers Catholic sisters in Africa by providing access to post-secondary education, resulting in over 1,144 graduates across 24 partner institutions in 10 African countries and the U.S.
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) 2023 Year in Review
The Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) empowers Catholic sisters in 10 African countries by enhancing their leadership, technology, and financial skills, resulting in significant community impact.
Research for a Brighter Future
ASEC’s commitment to research has been the cornerstone of its success, driving program development and shaping the future of education for Catholic sisters in Africa, while its Research Initiative continues to expand knowledge, empower sisters as researchers, and build a central repository of valuable data.
How Far We Have Come!
From a bold seed planted 25 years ago, ASEC’s mission to educate Catholic sisters in Africa has blossomed into a powerful force for change, transforming communities across the continent.
The Path to Prophetic Collaboration
ASEC celebrates 25 years of impactful collaboration, driven by the vision and courage of its Founding Mothers, whose pioneering spirit and dedication have transformed lives across Africa and the globe, with every donation this year matched 1.5 times by the Hilton Foundation to continue this legacy of hope and service.
Sr. Josephine Kwenga wins People’s Choice Award for Project on Sustainable Human Development
On September 27, 2023 ASEC participant Sr. Josephine Muthoni Kwenga, SJT won a People’s Choice Award for her Sustainable Agriculture Project in Kenya.
HESA Partners Conference takes place in Nairobi
The 2023 HESA Partners Conference took place in Nairobi, Kenya from June 13-17th.