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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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Attendees observe the evening program, reflecting on ASEC’s mission and the impact of educating Catholic sisters in Africa.

ASEC DC Reception: An Evening of Connection and Commitment

4 weeks ago: [USA] ASEC hosted a reception in Washington, DC celebrating faith, community, and the mission to educate Catholic sisters in Africa.

Ripple Effect of ASEC

last month: [Kenya, Malawi] ASEC-trained sisters in Africa transform communities through education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives, creating a ripple effect of hope, service, and lasting impact.

Left to Right: Staff members cut cake in celebration of their service to ASEC for over 10 years; Sr. Verla Elbira, SST, teaches in Cameroon; Service Learning participant Madilyn Grose visits Cottolengo Home in Kenya.

Advancing ASEC’s Mission

last month: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] This story highlights how ASEC’s mission continues to grow globally through trainings, celebrations, cross-cultural exchanges, and the collective impact of sisters whose education strengthens communities across Africa.

Sr. Lucia Ngaba, OP (second from left), with SLDI Basic Technology Workshop participants in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Impact of SLDI’s Basic Technology Workshops

last month: [Kenya] Sr. Lucia Ngaba, OP, shares how ASEC’s SLDI Basic Technology Workshop transformed her ability to serve her community through improved communication, organization, and creative contributions that strengthen her congregation's mission.

Students learn in a science laboratory at Bigwa Secondary School.

Realizing Dreams At Bigwa

last month: [Tanzania] ASEC’s long-term partnership with Bigwa Secondary School in Tanzania has expanded educational access, strengthened facilities, and empowered women religious and local students to become confident, skilled leaders in their communities.

Igniting Hope for the Future of ASEC

last month: [none] ASEC empowers Catholic sisters across sub-Saharan Africa with education, leadership, and sustainable programs, enabling them to transform communities, provide essential services, and drive lasting social change.

Imagine! The Power of Service in Kenya

last month: [Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, USA] Guided by ASEC connections and inspired leadership, Sr. Caroline Ngati, ASE, transformed barren land in Kenya into the thriving Dorothea Rescue Center, offering safety, education, and hope to vulnerable girls while enriching ASEC’s Service Learning experiences.

The Generative Effects of Service

last month: [Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi] ASEC’s programs have empowered thousands of African sisters like those in Kenya and Cameroon to lead, serve, and create lasting impact in their communities through education, job creation, and ministry.

Footprints of Hope: Service with Remarkable Impact

last month: [none] Catholic sisters in Africa, equipped through ASEC’s education programs, ignite hope and transform communities, reaching nearly 10 million lives through service, leadership, mentorship, and social impact.

Sisters, brothers, and partners gather in Kampala, Uganda, for the SLDI Executive Secretaries Workshop. The event fostered learning, networking, and deeper understanding of ASEC and SLDI Phase VII to strengthen leadership and program impact.

Taking ASEC’s Mission Global: The First Six Months of 2025

4 months ago: [Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, USA] ASEC’s first half of 2025 has been marked by powerful workshops, international advocacy, and growing partnerships, proving once again how education can empower Catholic sisters to lead change across Africa.

Catholic sisters in Tanzania join ASEC staff and partners to cut a Jubilee cake during the first celebration of ASEC’s 25th Anniversary in Morogoro.

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ASEC’s Silver Jubilee Across Two Continents

4 months ago: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] ASEC’s 25th anniversary year united SLDI graduations across Africa and a jubilee gala in the United States, celebrating a global community committed to educating Catholic sisters for transformative ministry.

Sr. Lina Wanjiku Ndugn’u, SE; Sr. Clarisse Remjika Jaiwo, SST; and Sr. Francisca Demoah, SIJ, pause for a photo outside ASEC headquarters at Marywood University. The directors are spending part of the summer in the U.S., sharing the impact of ASEC-supported sisters across Africa.

Sisters on a Mission: ASEC Directors Travel Coast to Coast with Stories of Hope

4 months ago: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, USA] Three ASEC directors from Africa are traveling across the U.S. this summer to share how Catholic sisters, empowered by education, are transforming lives across the continent.

D’Ambra shares a moment of joy and connection through music during ASEC’s 2025 Service Learning trip in Ghana, using her guitar to bridge cultures and hearts.

Practicing Music Therapy Skills in Ghana

4 months ago: [Ghana, USA] During ASEC’s 2023 Service Learning trip to Ghana, Marywood University student D’Ambra Galvin used her music therapy training to connect with children and support local schools—an experience she says changed her life.

ASEC Board Chair Sister Barbara Spears, SNJM and Sister Nancy Kamau, LSOSF stand outside the entrance to the Apostolic Nunciature, awaiting guests’ arrival to ASEC’s 25 Jubilee Dinner in Washington D.C.

ASEC Celebrates 25 Years of Transformative Impact: Jubilee Dinner Marks a Milestone for Education and Empowerment in Africa

more than a year ago.: [USA] On October 3, 2024, the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) hosted its 25th Jubilee Dinner in Washington, D.C., celebrating its legacy of empowering Catholic sisters through education to address local and global challenges, allowing them to become leaders across Africa.

ASEC’s Night of Storytelling: Creativity was an evening of joy and inspiration.

A Grateful Recap of ASEC’s Night of Storytelling

more than a year ago.: [USA] The 2024 ASEC Night of Storytelling: Creativity was a great success!

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