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Sr. Wirba Blandine Kinyuy, SSA, holds a model from one of her civil engineering projects, reflecting the technical training she gained with the help of ASEC’s Scholarship Program.

Building a Nation: Civil Engineering in Cameroon

last week: [Cameroon] Through ASEC’s Scholarship Program, Sr. Wirba Blandine Kinyuy became the first ASEC-sponsored sister to study civil engineering, using her training to strengthen infrastructure and support sustainable development in Cameroon.

Sr. Bertha Chisanga, CPS, stands outside the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS), where she leads initiatives that expand educational access and support for vulnerable girls in her community.

Compassionate Leadership at Zambia Association of Sisterhoods

last week: [Zambia] Sr. Bertha Chisanga leverages ASEC training and scholarships to expand educational opportunities for vulnerable girls in Zambia, fostering hope and community growth.

Sr. Esther Wambui Gitee, ASN attends her graduation after earning a Doctorate of Philosophy in Business Administration (Finance).

Financial Safeguarding & Fraud Prevention in Kenya

last week: [Kenya] With ASEC’s support, Sr. Esther Wambui Gitee earned a PhD in Business Administration, using her expertise to strengthen financial accountability, prevent fraud, and ensure sustainability for her congregation and community in Kenya.

Sr. Purity Siloka, RSHS, celebrates her graduation, a milestone that equips her to strengthen financial management and support life-saving healthcare at Monze Mission Hospital.

Capacity Building: When Financial Accountability Saves Lives in Rural Zambia

last week: [Zambia] Through advanced formation in administration and accountancy, Sr. Purity Siloka strengthens financial accountability at Monze Mission Hospital, helping sustain life-saving healthcare for hundreds of thousands in rural Zambia.

Megan Wescott, ASEC’s Digital & Social Media Specialist, presents on visual storytelling and social media strategy during the alumnae workshop in Zambia.

A First Journey to Africa: Witnessing the Impact of ASEC in Zambia

3 weeks ago: [Zambia, USA] On her first trip to Africa, ASEC Digital & Social Media Specialist Megan Wescott experienced firsthand how ASEC's work reflects the lasting impact of sisters’ education and leadership across communities.

Creating Green Learning Environments in Ghana

5 months ago: [Ghana] Through the ASEC Scholarship Program, a sister in Ghana is transforming early childhood education by mentoring teachers, engaging young learners, and promoting sustainability through teaching materials made from recyclables.

Sr. Judith Zulu, RGS, recipient of the Outstanding and Long-Serving Employee Award at the Zambia Federation of Employers Labour Day Celebrations

Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award

6 months ago: [Zambia] 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 her community.

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

7 months 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.

Sr. Catherine Felix Kimario, SCC, serves at Holy Cross Health Centre in Kihonda, Tanzania, where she educates patients on proper medication use to combat issues like antimicrobial resistance.

Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance in Tanzania

7 months ago: [Tanzania] Sr. Catherine Felix Kimario, SCC, a 2023 ASEC Scholarship graduate from Tanzania, is combating antimicrobial resistance by educating patients and ensuring proper medication use at the Holy Cross Health Centre.

Sr. Maureen J. Chalamanda, SOL, providing treatment in her rural outreach program.

Reducing Maternal Mortality in Malawi

10 months ago: [Malawi] When a mother in Malawi faced a life-threatening childbirth complication, Sr. Maureen Chalamanda, SOL—a three-time ASEC alumna—used her education to save both mother and baby, proving how vital trained sisters are to community healthcare.

Sr. Agnes Mmanga, SOL, at Stella Maris Girls Secondary School.

Bridging the Gap to Higher Education in Malawi

10 months ago: [Malawi] In Malawi, Sr. Agnes Mmanga, SOL—a three-time ASEC alumna—used her second chance at education to become a special needs teacher, now helping girls overcome the same academic barriers she once faced.

Left to right: Scholarship Orientation entertainment in Tanzania, Bigwa Secondary School graduation in Tanzania, first Scholarship graduates in Cameroon.

Scholarship 2024 Year in Review

more than a year ago.: [Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe] The ASEC Scholarship Program empowers Catholic Sisters across nine countries with access to education, enabling them to better serve their congregations and communities, with over 890 scholarships awarded since 2012.

Participants from Zimbabwe, ASEC’s U.S. staff, and ASEC Board members join in a virtual meeting for the historic signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ASEC and the Conference of Major Religious Superiors Zimbabwe (CMRS-ZW).

African Sisters Education Collaborative Expands Reach to Zimbabwe

more than a year ago.: [Zimbabwe, USA] The African Sisters Education Collaborative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conference of Major Religious Superiors Zimbabwe, marking the 11th country in ASEC’s mission to empower Catholic sisters across Africa.

Sr. Mavis Ackaah Mensah, SIJ works on accounting projects in her healthcare ministry.

Accounting for Quality Healthcare in Ghana

more than a year ago.: [Ghana] Sr. Mavis Ackaah Mensah, SIJ leverages her knowledge gained from the SLDI program and accounting skills to enhance healthcare quality and financial stability.

Sr. Given Chibesakunda, CSJB, Scholarship recipient in Zambia holds newborn twins.

Scholarship 2023 Year in Review

more than a year ago.: [Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania] Since 2012, ASEC’s Scholarship Program has enabled over 790 sisters in seven African countries to pursue secondary and higher education, empowering them to serve their communities more effectively.

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