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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Updates from the Nairobi Convening
Oct 17, 2016: [Kenya] Partners Join the Catholic Sisters Initiative team in Nairobi, Kenya to Discuss Sisters’ Role in Sustainable Development.
October 2016 Site Visits and Interviews
Oct 14, 2016: [Kenya] While in Nairobi for the convening, ASEC staff is planning some site visits to SLDI and HESA projects in Kenya
ASEC launches our new website
Oct 13, 2016: [none] When you have a moment, check out our website redesign, which has been 1.5 years in the making!
ASEC to participate in Catholic Sisters: Champions of Sustainable Development in Africa Convening
Sep 26, 2016: [Kenya] Several ASEC staff members will be attending the convening held in Nairobi, Kenya from October 16–19, 2016
Basic Technology Workshop in Cameroon
Sep 13, 2016: [Cameroon] The first class of web design training ever to be held in Cameroon through the SLDI program.
New Coordinator in Kenya & Nigeria
Sep 13, 2016: [Kenya, Nigeria] Please join us in welcoming 2 new program coordinators to our team.
Praying for Tanzania Earthquake survivors as they face task of rebuilding
Sep 12, 2016: [Tanzania] Join us to continue praying for the people of Bukoba, Tanzania as they recuperate from the a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck on Saturday evening.
Welcome Sr. Eleanor Molai, our new ASEC Director in Lesotho
Sep 7, 2016: [Lesotho] Please join me in welcoming our new ASEC Director of Lesotho, Sr. Eleanor Molai!!
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Launches “Sister To All” Campaign to Tell Their Stories
Sep 6, 2016: [none] The Hilton Foundation has launched a Sister To All public awareness campaign to increase visibility and public understanding of the powerful work of Catholic sisters in the United States.
Staff spotlight: Sister Kathryn Miller's work in Africa continues to inspire
Feb 28, 2016: [none] Kathryn Miller, SSJ, Ph.D., assistant to the president for administration and special projects, made her third trip to Africa in December. From Chestnut Hill College’s e-newsletter, Connections.
2015 Recap by Sr. Jane Wakahiu
Dec 10, 2015: [none] Read Sr. Jane Wakahiu's 2015 recap of ASEC from our annual newsletter.
Sisters in Africa discuss: Anticipating Pope Francis' visit
Nov 20, 2015: [none] GSR asks sisters to share their hopes and dreams for his first visit to Africa Nov. 25-30. In the photo, Sr. Agnes Wamuyu Ngure poses with two of her nieces in Naromuru, Kenya. From Global Sisters Report
Catholic Sisters Lead the Way in Africa
Nov 2, 2015: [Kenya] In this video, Sister Caroline Kimani describes her ministry and how a leadership course from ASEC changed her perspective and helped her become a better leader for this ministry. From the Center for Religion and Civic Culture
Voices of Courage: New publication on Catholic sisters in Africa
Oct 16, 2015: [none] ASEC awarded $48,300 through GHR Foundation for creation of Voices of Courage—a first-of-its-kind collection of scholarly texts on the work of Catholic sisters in Africa. From GHR Foundation
ASEC Anthology "Voices of Courage" book launch
Oct 1, 2015: [Kenya] A book launch for Voices of Courage was held at CUEA, Nairobi, Kenya.
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