Capital
Maseru
Population
≈2.3 million
Total Served
1971
Alum Funds Raised
≈$2.94 million
1Total participants served; some Sisters may have been served by more than 1 program.
22018 Statistical Yearbook of the Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Recent News & Reflections
- Rejoice, Rebirth, Renewal: Reflective Learning in Action
- Advancing ASEC’s Mission
- Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ASEC’s Silver Jubilee Across Two Continents
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Complete Country Report
Download the Lesotho Country Report (PDF) for statistics about students and alumnae of ASEC's programs.
There’s been a 18.36% decrease in the number of women religious in Lesotho from 2012 to 2021. Lesotho is the only country ASEC serves that has seen a decline in the total number of sisters.
ASEC works with congregations registered with the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life in Lesotho (LCCLL).
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) in Lesotho
SLDI has been working in Lesotho since 2015.
ASEC has served 125 Catholic sisters from Lesotho through the SLDI program.
SLDI Partners of Lesotho
View All SLDI ReportingHigher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA) in Lesotho
HESA has been working in Lesotho since 2017 (August).
ASEC is supporting 253 Catholic sisters in Lesotho to study for degrees and diplomas through the HESA program.
HESA Partners of Lesotho
- Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life in Lesotho (LCCLL) (Lesotho)
- National University of Lesotho (Lesotho)
3HESA total served is reported by the country of the institution where the sister is studying. Some sisters travel to a different country to attend specialized programs of study.
The Scholarship Program in Lesotho
The Scholarship Program has been active in Lesotho since April, 2021.
47 women religious in Lesotho have been able to attend school because of ASEC's Scholarship Program. Sisters are studying for their secondary education or two-year diploma.
Success Stories from Lesotho
Investing in ASEC Alumnae Projects Through ASLA
African Sisters: Leaders In Action (ASLA) investment in alumnae projects has allowed ASEC Alumnae Sr. Caroline Nanyi Acha, SST, Sr. Sophia Agnes Asiimwe, MSMMC, and Sr. Mathabo Jacintha Sefali, SCIM to make an impact in their communities.
Girls’ High School in Lesotho Thrives Under Sister’s Stewardship
“[SLDI] has helped me a great deal because I couldn’t stand in front of different stakeholders and, you know, address them on issues. ASEC gave me the courage and stance to say, ‘Yeah this is what has to be done.’ For that, I’m grateful.”
DREAMS Program Reduces HIV/AIDS Among Young Women and Girls in Lesotho
SLDI alumna Sr. Anacletta implements a program to increase access to HIV/AIDS services and reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases among adolescent girls and young women in Lesotho.
Supporting Seniors: Catholic Sisters Provide Sustainable, Long-Term Care for Africa’s Elderly
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
Field Experience with the Elderly Affirms Sister’s Passion for Social Work
Sr. Albertina’s field experience with the elderly affirms her passion for the social work field, where she has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.
Advancing the Girl Child in Africa: Catholic Sisters Empower the Next Generation of Women
Nuns in Africa are using their education to become change agents and forces multipliers of good by leading and supporting young women.
Participants of SLDI Workshops Discuss Their Achievements
Several participants of SLDI workshops are using their education to help their congregations and communities.
A Home for the Elderly to Reflect on Life’s Journey
Although she was excited to begin work with the elderly at Elizabeth Bruyere Old Age Home in Lesotho, Sr. Theresia noticed her lack of education proved to be a barrier in her service.
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