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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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Sr. Regina Nakyeyune Lawrence, GSS (left), speaks alongside Augustine Kitonsa (right), a resident of Mapeera Bakateyamba Center.

Hope for Uganda’s Elderly & Injured

5 days ago: [Uganda] After a life-altering injury, Augustine Kitonsa found healing, purpose, and hope at a center run by Sr. Regina Nakyeyune, GSS, an SLDI alumna using her training to support over 60 vulnerable individuals in Uganda.

Angelina Akoth sharing her story.

Realizing the Dream: Empowering Women in Uganda

5 days ago: [Uganda] After surviving heartbreaking loss and poverty, Angelina Akoth’s life was transformed through a business training program led by Sr. Veronica Biribawa, MCESM, an ASEC HESA alumna, using her education to uplift women in Uganda.

Madilyn Grose (right), a sophomore in Art Therapy at Marywood University, shares joyful moments with fellow students and children in Kenya during ASEC’s 2024 Service Learning trip.

Art, Empathy, and Impact: Madilyn Grose’s Transformative Service Learning Experience in Kenya

5 days ago: [Kenya, USA] Madilyn Grose, a sophomore in Art Therapy at Marywood University, used her creativity and compassion during ASEC’s 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya, leaving a lasting impact on the children she served, and returning deeply changed by their kindness and strength.

Isabella Schmeltzer, a Chestnut Hill College student, shares a joyful moment with a child during ASEC’s 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya.

Unique Service Learning Reflections of a Participant in Kenya

6 days ago: [Kenya, USA] Chestnut Hill College junior Isabella Schmeltzer reflected on her transformative 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya, where she connected with students, shared teaching techniques, and gained a deeper understanding of culture, faith, and education.

SLDI alum, Sr. Monica Kawira Mutegi, SCC, serves as Headmistress at the Holy Cross Nursery and Primary School in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Creating Impact: ASEC Alumnae Impact on Beneficiaries

8 months ago: [USA] ASEC’s Catholic Sisters Beneficiary Survey reveals the profound impact ASEC alumnae have on their communities, with 97% of beneficiaries reporting an improved quality of life, showcasing the transformative power of educated women religious in Africa.

Sr. Mary Florence Anaso (right) and Sr Anne Christine Auma (left) at their farm in Kidetok

An encounter that changed my life

10 months ago: [Uganda] Sister Mary Florence Anaso, LSOSF reflects on her transformative journey with ASEC, celebrating 25 years of empowering women religious in Uganda. Through lessons in servant leadership, entrepreneurship, and agriculture, she has become a community leader dedicated to mentoring others and promoting sustainable development.

ASEC Executive Director Sr.Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG and Joyce, a 12-year-old Maasai girl, walk together on the coast of Tanzania along the Indian Ocean.

Perspectives- 2024 SLDI Partner Workshop in Tanzania

more than a year ago.: [Kenya, 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

CARA-ASEC Visiting Scholar from India tours a tulip field during her stay at ASEC Headquarters in Scranton, PA, USA.

Research for a Brighter Future

more than a year ago.: [USA] ASEC’s commitment to research has been the cornerstone of its success, driving program development and shaping the future of education for Catholic sisters in Africa, while its Research Initiative continues to expand knowledge, empower sisters as researchers, and build a central repository of valuable data.

Extreme overcrowding causes unsanitary conditions for inmates in Cameroonian prisons.

Offering Second Chances to Prisoners in Cameroon

more than a year ago.: [Cameroon] Sr. Gwen has made it her mission in life to ensure that inmates in Cameroonian prisons are given second chances.

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