ASEC News & Reflections

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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The SLDI program: a tool for transformation for sisters in Malawi.

Jun 8, 2017: [Malawi] Confidence and skilled gained through the SLDI program have transformed the lives of many sisters in Malawi.

The true mark of great leadership is what happens after the leader leaves the scene

Jun 6, 2017: [Cameroon] Sr. Yvette's SLDI training made her realize it was not too late to start raising the next generation of leaders.

How Cheshire Homes is contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

May 30, 2017: [Zambia] Sr. Clarina outlines how managing Cheshire Homes is contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of No Poverty, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education and Climate Action.

20 Catholic Sisters in Malawi are realizing their dreams

May 8, 2017: [Malawi] Access to computers has been a major challenge to most of the Malawians. Luckily for those women religious attending the SLDI Administration workshop this dream has become a reality!

ARU Secretary General commends the good work of ASEC

May 5, 2017: [Uganda] Sr. Margaret Kubanze, Secretary General of Association of Religious in Uganda, has commended the work done by African Sisters Education Collaborative in empowering religious women with leadership and administration skills.

Sisters in Zambia share experiences about the SLDI program

Apr 24, 2017: [Zambia] 20 sisters are currently enrolled in the Administration Workshop in Lusaka, Zambia share their experiences about the SLDI program.

African Sisters in the Fight Against Cancer

Feb 4, 2017: [Nigeria] On World Cancer Awareness Day, ASEC would like to acknowledge the sisters working to prevent, treat and support individuals in their fight against cancer.

Laptops have arrived in the Uganda office for HESA and SLDI students

Feb 1, 2017: [Uganda] The 100 laptops are a donation from ASEC Office in USA to the Ugandan sisters who will participate in the SLDI and HESA programs this year.

2017 Alumnae-mentee networking workshops held in Africa

Jan 6, 2017: [Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda] Workshops held for SLDI and HESA alumnae held in Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Over 500 Congregational leaders benefit from six-day SLDI program

Nov 11, 2016: [Kenya, Lesotho, SouthSudan, Uganda] In 2016, a new component was introduced in ASEC's SLDI program to provide training to superior generals and councilors. Over 500 congregational leaders have participated across ten countries.

Sr. Janet reflects on the ripple effects of mentorship

Sep 23, 2016: [Cameroon] Sr. Janet uses her mentor to overcome real issues, mentors other sisters, and even has been mentored by a fellow mentee.

SLDI Phase IV: Basic Technology & Web Design Workshops

Aug 30, 2016: [none] Thus far in 2016, 16 of the 28 technology workshops have been completed, with 358 sisters participating to date.

Trainings and workshops added for sisters in Lesotho

Aug 14, 2016: [Lesotho] SLDI program has begun its first superiors training in Maseru, Lesotho. The Basic Technology workshop is scheduled for September 2016.

SLDI Phase IV: Superiors Training Sessions

Aug 3, 2016: [none] Ten six-day training sessions for congregational leaders, including Superior Generals and Councilors, began in January and will continue to take place throughout the year.

SLDI offering consulting services for grant-writing support

Aug 2, 2016: [none] For a 6 month pilot period, SLDI has hired part-time consultants in 8 countries to help sisters with the grant-writing process.

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