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 […]
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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.
Taking ASEC’s Mission Global: The First Six Months of 2025
ASEC’s first half of 2025 has been marked by powerful workshops, international advocacy, and growing partnerships, proving once again how education can empower Catholic sisters to lead change across Africa.
Hope for Uganda’s Elderly & Injured
After a life-altering injury, Augustine Kitonsa found healing, purpose, and hope at a center run by Sr. Regina Nakyeyune, GSS, an SLDI alumna using her training to support over 60 vulnerable individuals in Uganda.
Realizing the Dream: Empowering Women in Uganda
After surviving heartbreaking loss and poverty, Angelina Akoth’s life was transformed through a business training program led by Sr. Veronica Biribawa, MCESM, an ASEC HESA alumna, using her education to uplift women in Uganda.
Inspiring Women Leaders in Uganda
A pioneer graduate of ASEC’s SLDI program, Sr. Theresa Nambaziira, DM, uses her leadership training to mentor others, empower communities across Uganda, and even inspire a Member of Parliament.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ASEC’s Silver Jubilee Across Two Continents
ASEC’s 25th anniversary year united SLDI graduations across Africa and a jubilee gala in the United States, celebrating a global community committed to educating Catholic sisters for transformative ministry.
Inclusion Without Compromise: Sr. Draru Speaks at 2025 Religious Liberty Summit
At the 2025 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Dublin, Sr. Draru of ASEC shared a compelling message: true inclusion must embrace individual identity.
Little Girl, I Say to You, Rise Up; Igniting Hope for Human Trafficking Survivors
Sr. Jackline Mwikali Mwongela, an alum of ASEC’s HESA program and Project Manager at Religious Against Human Trafficking (RAHT) in Kenya, has been empowering women and children to rise above human trafficking through prevention, protection, and partnerships, while offering hope to survivors through education and holistic support.
ASEC’s 25 Years of Impactful Service
As we celebrate 25 years of ASEC’s transformative work, we honor the women religious who have spearheaded a movement to enhance educational access for women in Africa. Since its official inauguration in 1999, ASEC has expanded to 10 countries and empowered women religious through programs like SLDI, HESA, the Scholarship Program, Service Learning, and the Research Initiative. These initiatives have equipped countless Sisters with leadership and professional skills to address challenges in their communities effectively.
Banyatereza Coffee: Brewing Change Through Sustainable Agriculture
In Uganda, the Banyatereza Sisters are leading the way in sustainable agriculture through their Banyatereza Coffee initiative. With support from ASEC/SLDI and partnerships with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority, the Sisters are transforming 34 acres of land into a thriving coffee plantation. This innovative project not only generates income for the Institute but also fosters community collaboration, land conservation, and pastoral outreach.
ASEC Transformed my Administration Skills
Sr. Ustina Atwebembere, a Medical Mission Sister, shares how ASEC’s training in leadership, project management, and entrepreneurship has transformed her role as an administrator and community leader. Through skills gained in the program, she has secured grants for impactful projects, implemented sustainable initiatives, and empowered other women religious to take on leadership roles.