With gratitude, we pause to remember those who have recently passed away. Their service, leadership, and commitment strengthened ASEC and remain part of its enduring legacy. We hold in our […]
Tanzania
More Than a Meal: The Ministry of Hospitality – Scholarship Program
Some of my favorite memories of traveling in Africa are not the landmarks or landscapes—they’re the meals. They are the sisters who welcomed us with thoughtfully prepared food, refreshments, and […]
The Ripple Effect of Higher Education in Tanzania – Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA)
In the Archdiocese of Arusha, Tanzania, Mama Kevina Centre is helping children from vulnerable backgrounds remain in school, grow in faith, and prepare for independent lives. Sr. Magdalena Leo, LSOSF, […]
A Cup of Tea With Sisters: Sharing Stories of Impact Across Africa
ASEC’s Virtual Cup of Tea With Sisters brought together sisters and supporters from around the world to explore how education creates a ripple effect across communities in Africa. The conversation highlighted powerful stories of how one sister’s education can create lasting change far beyond herself.
Bigwa Students Need Help After Dormitory Fire
Click HERE or scroll to the bottom to see the devastation from a witness’s perspective. A fire at the ASEC-supported Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania, destroyed the girls’ dormitory, […]
Rejoice, Rebirth, Renewal: Reflective Learning in Action
Across Africa, Catholic sisters are gathering for something more than a workshop. They are coming together to learn and, beyond that, to reflect, reconnect, and renew their sense of purpose […]
Advancing ASEC’s Mission
This story highlights how ASEC’s mission continues to grow globally through trainings, celebrations, cross-cultural exchanges, and the collective impact of sisters whose education strengthens communities across Africa.
Realizing Dreams At Bigwa
ASEC’s long-term partnership with Bigwa Secondary School in Tanzania has expanded educational access, strengthened facilities, and empowered women religious and local students to become confident, skilled leaders in their communities.
Imagine! The Power of Service in Kenya
Guided by ASEC connections and inspired leadership, Sr. Caroline Ngati, ASE, transformed barren land in Kenya into the thriving Dorothea Rescue Center, offering safety, education, and hope to vulnerable girls while enriching ASEC’s Service Learning experiences.
Investigating the Impact of the HESA Program
Sr. Lydiah Shirotsi, SMK, investigated the societal impact of ASEC’s HESA program, finding that alumnae are transforming communities in Kenya and beyond through education, leadership, and innovative initiatives.
“Women Belong in All Places Where Decisions Are Being Made”: Catholic Sister Lawyers
Through ASEC’s education programs, Catholic sisters in Tanzania are breaking barriers in the legal field as they teach, practice law, and advocate for justice and gender equality in their communities.
Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance in Tanzania
Sr. Catherine Felix Kimario, SCC, a 2023 ASEC Scholarship graduate from Tanzania, is combating antimicrobial resistance by educating patients and ensuring proper medication use at the Holy Cross Health Centre.