ASEC News & Reflections
ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 10 sub-Saharan African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate regarding the work of ASEC and the impact of Sisters who are benefiting from our programs.
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ASEC’s 3rd Night of Storytelling Inspires and Ignites Hope
2 weeks ago: [USA] 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
5 months ago: [USA] 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.
Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, Ph.D., ASEC Executive Director Honored with 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education
5 months ago: [USA] 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.
ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Transformative Impact: Jubilee Dinner Marks a Milestone for Education and Empowerment in Africa
7 months ago: [USA] On October 3, 2024, the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) hosted its 25th Jubilee Dinner in Washington, D.C., celebrating its legacy of empowering Catholic sisters through education to address local and global challenges, allowing them to become leaders across Africa.
African Sisters Education Collaborative Expands Reach to Zimbabwe
9 months ago: [Zimbabwe, USA] The African Sisters Education Collaborative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conference of Major Religious Superiors Zimbabwe, marking the 11th country in ASEC’s mission to empower Catholic sisters across Africa.
Excellent Education: Celebrating HESA Graduation Ceremonies in 2023
more than a year ago.: [Malawi, Tanzania] The Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) program has helped education for women religious in Africa make strides, despite education for women in Africa facing significant barriers. In 2023, over 200 sisters graduated from HESA programs, overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and contributing to their communities’ development and gender equality.
A Grateful Recap of ASEC’s Night of Storytelling
more than a year ago.: [USA] The 2024 ASEC Night of Storytelling: Creativity was a great success!
ASEC to Host "A Night of Storytelling: Creativity" Fundraiser
more than a year ago.: [USA] African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is hosting the fundraising event, A Night of Storytelling: Creativity, on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at Marywood University’s Fireplace Lounge in Nazareth Hall from 6:30-8:30 pm
Human Trafficking Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa (Infographic)
more than a year ago.: [Cameroon, Malawi] Human trafficking and modern slavery trends and statistics in sub-Saharan Africa.
ASEC to host inaugural fundraiser: "A Night of Storytelling"
more than a year ago.: [USA] African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is hosting the inaugural fundraising event, A Night of Storytelling, on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, in Marywood University’s Fireplace Lounge in Nazareth Hall from 6:30-8 pm.
In Her Words: Lenten Reflection
more than a year ago.: [none] We are almost halfway through Lent. We have gone through the first three weeks and are almost through the fourth week. This is a good time to pause and check in on how we are progressing with our Lenten resolutions.
ASEC signs new partnership with DMI-St. Eugene in Zambia
more than a year ago.: [Zambia, USA] DMI-St. Eugene University in Zambia is the first partner university in Africa to have been founded by religious women.
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