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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Two Sister Candidates Selected for ASEC Pilot Ph.D. Program
Oct 21, 2020: [Kenya, SouthSudan] Two doctoral sister-students selected for the pilot phase of ASEC's Ph.D. Scholarship Program. They will be pursuing their doctoral degrees at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Kenya.
Teaching Primary School Children in Zambia
Sep 21, 2020: [Zambia] Sr. Rita uses her education scholarship to help children grow in spirit, in knowledge and in love of God.
The Importance of Rural Development in Tanzania
Sep 14, 2020: [Tanzania] Sr. Magreth continues her education in order to assist her congregation in developing its rural ministries across Tanzania.
Women Religious are Healing Africa Through Health and Wellness
Sep 7, 2020: [Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia] Catholic sisters are providing much needed health and wellness services throughout Africa.
Nun Provides Healthcare Services in a Place Where Doctors Shun to Go
Mar 30, 2020: [Zambia] Sr. Anastasia provides obstetric, gynecological and surgical treatment to patients who would otherwise have limited to no access to medical care.
Bigwa Secondary School in Tanzania achieves academic excellence
Mar 23, 2020: [Tanzania] Bigwa Sisters Seminary Secondary School receives “Most Improved Schools” award for high academic performance.
Partnership provides nursing/teacher scholarships for Catholic Sisters in Africa
Mar 19, 2020: [Tanzania] Education scholarships are made possible by the National Catholic Community Foundation (NCCF) Tomorrow's Leaders: Educating Children in Healthier Families Fund.
ASEC's Scholarship Program expands to Ghana
Mar 16, 2020: [Ghana] ASEC will now fund scholarships for Catholic Sisters in Ghana who wish to pursue degrees and training for special education.
Scholarship Program, 2019 year in review
Nov 11, 2019: [Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia] A year in review of ASEC's Scholarship Program for women religious in Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. Read about the program growth, celebrations and achievements as 2019 comes to an end.
Efficient, Confident and Competent in Her Accountant Career
Feb 20, 2019: [Tanzania] Sr. Florida receives two promotions in her accountant career after completing her ASEC-sponsored education.
Scholarship Program, 2018 year in review
Dec 17, 2018: [Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia] A year in review of ASEC's Scholarship Program for women religious in Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. Read about the program growth, celebrations and achievements as 2018 comes to an end.
Scholarshop recipients graduate from Bigwa Secondary School
May 23, 2018: [Tanzania] A celebration is held for the 2018 graduating class and the 50th Anniversary of the Bigwa Seminary Secondary School.
22 ASEC scholarship recipients graduate from Bigwa Secondary School
Jun 14, 2017: [Tanzania] ASEC donors supported the scholarships of 22 students who successfully graduated from Bigwa Secondary School in April, 2017. Sr. Maria discusses the success of Bigwa school in the area of society development.
African Women and Girls Pursuing Science-Related Fields
Feb 11, 2017: [Tanzania] On #WomenScienceDay, ASEC shines a light on gender barriers in the science field and aims to support women and engage girls in STEM education.
2016 Bigwa Scholarship Recipients tell their stories
Nov 2, 2016: [Tanzania] Read these short stories from 2016 Scholarship Program applicants from Bigwa Sisters School.
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