April Fowlkes reflects on her experience coordinating ASEC’s HESA program at Chestnut Hill College and taking her first trip to Africa (Uganda) in June 2019.
Uganda
Hospital in Uganda with Mission to Serve the Vulnerable
Nursing Director and ASEC alumna Sr. Harriet is a driving force behind Nkozi Hospital’s mission and vision for the future.
Sisters Sustaining Sisters: Bring Vitality to Communities of Women Religious in Africa
Congregations of Catholic sisters in Africa are being strengthened from within through ASEC programs.
Congregational Capacity Building in Uganda
Sr. Mary Sarah strengthens the vitality of her congregation through leadership and governance training.
4 Inspirational Homes in Africa Where Catholic Sisters Support Individuals with Disabilities
Catholic nuns from ASEC programs are using their educational training to support people with disabilities at facilities throughout Africa.
Sisters a Source of Hope For Uganda’s Elderly and Poor
At Mapeera Bakateyamba Home in Uganda, Good Samaritan Sisters serve the elderly, poor, destitute, disabled and neglected people of God without discrimination.
Supporting Seniors: Catholic Sisters Provide Sustainable, Long-Term Care for Africa’s Elderly
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
Advancing the Girl Child in Africa: Catholic Sisters Empower the Next Generation of Women
Nuns in Africa are using their education to become change agents and forces multipliers of good by leading and supporting young women.
6 Catholic Nuns Building Businesses Across Africa
Entrepreneurial Catholic sisters are building businesses across Africa to meet the needs of the poor and marginalized.
Catholic Nuns Improve Food Security in Africa
In Africa, severe food insecurity and undernourishment is on the rise. But, educated Nuns are changing that reality for the communities they serve.
Nuns Promote Holistic Education at Kikyusa Schools in Uganda
Quality education, community support and strong leadership results in a thriving student body led by Srs. Monica and Imelda.
Orphans of God
Across Africa, Catholic nuns are providing help and hope for orphaned children facing psychosocial distress, economic hardship, withdrawal from school, malnutrition and illness.