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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Challenges to sisters' education in the Global South
Jun 30, 2014: [none] Higher education for women in the Global South is discussed. Online education is mentioned as the most realistic way to educate sisters, yet there are still challenges to meet with that means of communication. ASEC's Executive Directior Sr. Jane Wakaihu, LSOSF was quoted within. From Global Sisters Report
Marywood University Partners with Kisubi Brothers University College to Educate Catholic Sisters
Jun 23, 2014: [Uganda] Marywood University president, Sister Anne Munley, IHM and Professor John Ssebufu signed a memorandum of understanding with a goal to provide education for the Catholic Sisters in Uganda.
Nairobi sisters up close
Jun 2, 2014: [none] Global Sisters Report (GSR) asked several sisters in Nairobi to describe themselves and their work, which includes teaching, broadcasting and advocating for women.
Site Visit to Kenya
Jun 2, 2014: [Kenya] In January of 2014 Sister Marcia Sichol, SHCJ, Executive Director of the Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters, and Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, ASEC, Executive Director made a site visit to Kenya.
A Force for Good: Educating Girls
May 13, 2014: [none] GSR writer Colleen Dunne sits down with ASEC's very own Sr. Jane Wakahiu to discuss the education of the women and girls of Africa. The focus being the education of religious women from Africa for leadership in the African Church and in offering education to others in the community they serve. From the Global Sisters Report
2014 ASEC Annual Board Meeting
Apr 29, 2014: [USA] Representatives from each of the eight entities that comprise ASEC were in attendance at the annual board meeting held on Marywood's campus.
Hotelier Hilton supports sisters
Apr 16, 2014: [none] The 70 years of his foundation shows his admiration, says his grandson. (From the Catholic Herald)
Foundation embodies hotelier’s admiration for religious, says grandson
Apr 8, 2014: [none] "I am forever grateful to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for living out the legacy of Mr. Hilton and (its) willingness to continue championing in the support of the education of Catholic sisters in Africa," Sister Jane wrote. From the Catholic Sun
ASEC receives grant from the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
Apr 4, 2014: [none] As of February 2014, the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) received news that it has been awarded a grant by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago (FSC).
Sisters Begin Degree Program at St. Augustine University - Tanzania (SAUT)
Sep 9, 2013: [Tanzania] Eight sisters in Tanzania attend orientation as they prepare for entry to St. Augustine University through ASEC's HESA program.
Site Visit to Africa – Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania
Aug 30, 2013: [Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania] (July-August 2013) While Catholic sisters are traditionally known for teaching, nursing, social and pastoral ministries, societal needs in Africa are pushing sisters on the continent in a new direction to address food insecurity.
Three-day alumni workshops held in six countries
Jun 27, 2013: [none] Three-day workshops were held in six countries (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) in early 2013 as part of the SLDI Alumni Association's continued support to SLDI graduates.
SLDI Graduations 2012
Dec 22, 2012: [none] Phase II of SLDI (2010-2012) served 250 women religious from 176 congregations in seven countries. Of the 250 women religious, 237 successfully completed the course and graduated in colorful, well-attended ceremonies held in each country.
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Delegates Visit to Africa
Sep 7, 2012: [Kenya] Mr. Steven M. Hilton, President & CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, led a delegation to Nairobi Kenya to visit with Catholic Sisters participants of the Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program.
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