Leadership development is essential in creating strong communities, effective institutions, and lasting social change. The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) continues to play a transformative role in empowering Catholic sisters […]
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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 […]
The ASEC Ripple Effect: Saving Lives in Rural Zambia
An investment in Sr. Constancia Lungu’s leadership formation through ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative has expanded life-saving healthcare access for families in rural Zambia.
Capacity Building: When Financial Accountability Saves Lives in Rural Zambia
Through advanced formation in administration and accountancy, Sr. Purity Siloka strengthens financial accountability at Monze Mission Hospital, helping sustain life-saving healthcare for hundreds of thousands in rural Zambia.
Called to Canon Law: Journey from Finance to Justice
After participating in ASEC’s Sisters Leadership Development Initiative, Sr. Chrisencia Twaambo Mkume’s formation in finance strengthened her leadership foundation and ultimately supported her trailblazing path into canon law in Zambia.
A First Journey to Africa: Witnessing the Impact of ASEC in Zambia
On her first trip to Africa, ASEC Digital & Social Media Specialist Megan Wescott experienced firsthand how ASEC’s work reflects the lasting impact of sisters’ education and leadership across communities.
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.
Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award
Scholarship alumna Sr. Judith Zulu was nationally recognized in Zambia with a Labour Day Award for her dedicated service as a clinical officer, improving healthcare for her community.
HESA Alumnae Inspire at CERRA-Africa’s Research Network Symposium
At the CERRA-Africa Global Research Network Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, HESA alumnae and ASEC staff presented impactful research, highlighting the vital yet often-overlooked contributions of Catholic sisters to sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
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.
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.
Scholarship 2024 Year in Review
The ASEC Scholarship Program empowers Catholic Sisters across nine countries with access to education, enabling them to better serve their congregations and communities, with over 890 scholarships awarded since 2012.