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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Cars for Coordinators
Dec 9, 2016: [none] Funding was provided to purchase cars for our country coordinators in Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi and Tanzania to help with travel to conduct ASEC business in an effort to further our mission.
Catholic Sisters Discuss Sustainable Development in Africa at Nairobi Convening
Nov 28, 2016: [Kenya] Round-up of stories and reflections on the Catholic Sisters: Champions of Sustainable Development convening held in Nairobi, Kenya in October 2016.
Over 500 Congregational leaders benefit from six-day SLDI program
Nov 11, 2016: [Kenya, Lesotho, SouthSudan, Uganda] In 2016, a new component was introduced in ASEC's SLDI program to provide training to superior generals and councilors. Over 500 congregational leaders have participated across ten countries.
CARA Receives Grant to Host African Sisters For Research Fellowship in the USA
Oct 27, 2016: [USA] The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University receives a grant to conduct four studies of women religious and host a visiting scholar.
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
New Coordinator in Kenya & Nigeria
Sep 13, 2016: [Kenya, Nigeria] Please join us in welcoming 2 new program coordinators to our team.
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.
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.
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