Chestnut Hill College junior Isabella Schmeltzer reflected on her transformative 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya, where she connected with students, shared teaching techniques, and gained a deeper understanding of culture, faith, and education.
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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.
Sisters on a Mission: ASEC Directors Travel Coast to Coast with Stories of Hope
Three ASEC directors from Africa are traveling across the U.S. this summer to share how Catholic sisters, empowered by education, are transforming lives across the continent.
Technology and Religious Institutes in Malawi
Sr. Gloria Maluwasa, SBVM, is using her ASEC-supported education and research to advocate for digital literacy among Catholic sisters in Malawi—empowering them to better serve their communities through technology.
Practicing Music Therapy Skills in Ghana
During ASEC’s 2023 Service Learning trip to Ghana, Marywood University student D’Ambra Galvin used her music therapy training to connect with children and support local schools—an experience she says changed her life.
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.
ASEC Reception in Washington, DC
African Sisters Education Collaborative cordially invites you to attend ASEC’s 2025 Reception in Washington, DC Please join us Thursday, October 09, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Washington, DC At The Franciscan […]
ASEC’s 3rd Night of Storytelling Inspires and Ignites Hope
The 3rd annual Night of Storytelling was an inspirational evening of shared stories, reflection, and community support for educating Catholic sisters in Africa.
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Impact With its First Gala Honoring its Founding Mothers
ASEC celebrates 25 years of impact with its inaugural gala, honoring its visionary Founding Mothers and raising vital funds to empower Catholic sisters in Africa.
ASEC’s 2025 Night of Storytelling: Igniting Hope – Dare to Dream
African Sisters Education Collaborative invites you to attend A Night of Storytelling: Igniting Hope – Dare to Dream Please join us Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Marywood University’s Fireplace […]
Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., ASEC Executive Director Honored with 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education
The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is delighted to announce that Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., our esteemed Executive Director, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education. This prestigious award, established in 2003 by the University of Notre Dame, recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to sustaining and strengthening Catholic education.
Founding Mothers: Detailing ASEC’s Founding
The ASEC Founding Mothers Research Project highlights the vision and efforts of ASEC’s Founding Mothers, whose collaborative leadership established an organization that has empowered over 10,000 Catholic Sisters in Africa to serve millions.