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African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC)

ASEC (pronounced AYE-sek) provides education opportunities to Catholic nuns in Africa. Watch the video to learn more about what we do.

ASEC educates Catholic sisters in Africa, strengthening their capacity to address local and global challenges.

What We Do

Catholic sisters dedicate their lives to service. Their vital work improves the social, spiritual, healthcare, educational, environmental, and economic conditions of society. Many sisters in Africa, although in professional positions, lack the higher education credentials, training, and/or resources they need to support the communities they live and work in. ASEC fills this gap by delivering programs that enable sisters to achieve the fullest impact of their ministries and ensure the sustainability of their religious institutes.

Why Educate a Catholic Sister?

Educating a sister results in rippling, far-reaching outcomes that are positively and dramatically impacting sustainable development in Africa. Educated and empowered sisters are key players in overcoming many of Africa’s biggest development challenges. Graduates of ASEC’s award-winning programs have a proven capacity to:

  • Improve healthcare and education systems, build infrastructure, fight human trafficking, and initiate income-generating projects.
  • Give voice and care to the marginalized and vulnerable.
  • Take up leadership positions.
  • Improve the functioning of their religious institutes and ministries.
  • Mobilize resources to meet urgent human development needs.

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Our Programs

SLDI

Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI)
pronounced ES-elle-dee-eye

HESA

Higher Education for Sisters in Africa (HESA)
pronounced HEH-suh

Scholarships

Support women religious in completion of high school or its equivalency.

Service Learning

International service trip opportunities for faculty, students and sisters in the US.

Our Impact

Our statistics from educating Catholic nuns in sub-Saharan Africa show the incredible impact1 that they are making on marginalized communities. Because of people like YOU, ASEC has served over 10,060 sisters & stakeholders with INCREDIBLE results such as...
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ASEC alumnae have served over 9.5M+ people in poor, rural communities across Africa— where help is needed most.

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Alumnae and their mentees support community sustainability and improvement projects in 11 African countries.

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Educated sisters have mentored 70,100+ people, sharing the skills they've learned with other sisters and community members.

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Alumnae projects initiated by sisters have created 6,400+ jobs in under-served rural African communities.

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How Educated Sisters Are Making An Impact

Transformation Over Time - Mgolole Orphanage

Transformation Over Time - Mgolole Orphanage

Over the past 7 years, the Orphanage Centre of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters in Tanzania has undergone an immense transformation.

Perspectives- 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop in Tanzania

Perspectives- 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop in Tanzania

At just 12 years old a Maasai girl captivated participants at the 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop and represented the impact delivered by ASEC sisters

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Recent News

Investigating the Impact of the HESA Program

Investigating the Impact of the HESA Program

last month: Sr. Lydiah Shirotsi, SMK, investigated the societal impact of ASEC’s HESA program, finding that alumnae are transforming communities in Kenya and beyond through education...
Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award

Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award

last month: Scholarship alumna Sr. Judith Zulu was nationally recognized in Zambia with a Labour Day Award for her dedicated service as a clinical officer, improving healthcare for ...
Predicting Future Deforestation Levels in Malawi

Predicting Future Deforestation Levels in Malawi

last month: Through her research on deforestation and her work as a teacher, Sr. Agnes Kachali is educating communities in Malawi to protect the environment and inspiring young ...

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2300 Adams Ave, Emmanuel Hall
Scranton, PA 18509

Scranton, PA 18509 USA
570-340-6089
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