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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Catholic Sisters Create a Safer World by Protecting Africa’s Children
Apr 5, 2021: [Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia] Catholic sisters are creating and running programs to protect the children who are the most at-risk among Africa’s rapidly growing population.
Meet 3 Sisters Behind Programs & Policies that Protect African Children
Mar 29, 2021: [Ghana, Kenya, Zambia] ASEC alumnae implement programs and policies that protect and promote the welfare of children in Kenya, Ghana and Zambia.
The Unlikely Women Creating Jobs and Reducing Poverty in Africa
Mar 1, 2021: [Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda] ASEC program participants are applying their education and skills to create and sustain jobs across Africa.
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) Program, 2020 Year in Review
Dec 9, 2020: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] A year in review of the Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program. Read about milestones, news and experiences from 2020 as SLDI Phase V begins.
Scholarship Program 2020: A Monumental Year
Dec 9, 2020: [Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia] A year in review of ASEC's Scholarship Program for women religious in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Ghana and Kenya. Read about the program growth, celebrations and achievements as 2020 comes to an end.
HESA Students at CUCG Top of Class for 3 Consecutive Years
Dec 2, 2020: [Ghana] Sr. Phliomena, Sr. Felicity and Sr. Gifty make HESA participants the top graduating students at Catholic University College of Ghana for three consecutive years.
Service Learning program provides unique and beneficial opportunity for college students
Nov 23, 2020: [Ghana, USA] COVID-19 postpones 2020 Service Learning trip to Ghana, but recent trends show benefits of the program.
Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) Program, Year 1 Outcomes
Nov 16, 2020: [Ghana] The first year of ICB has provided many useful lessons ASEC can use for capacity building with future institutions.
Sisters Rise to the Top of the Class
Nov 2, 2020: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia] African nuns are reaching major academic achievements while amplifying their influence on some of the biggest challenges facing African society.
COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare and Education Workers: A Phenomenological Case Study in West Africa
Sep 28, 2020: [Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria] The ASEC Research Initiative's 2nd COVID-19 research study related explores the impact on healthcare and education workers in the West African countries of Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria.
Women Religious are Healing Africa Through Health and Wellness
Sep 7, 2020: [Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia] Catholic sisters are providing much needed health and wellness services throughout Africa.
4 Inspirational Homes in Africa Where Catholic Sisters Support Individuals with Disabilities
Jul 1, 2020: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, USA] Catholic nuns from ASEC programs are using their educational training to support people with disabilities at facilities throughout Africa.
Student Donates Musical Instruments to Ghanian Children with Special Needs
Jun 22, 2020: [Ghana, USA] Service Learning participant reflects on her volunteer experience and sharing her love of music with children with special needs in Ghana.
Caring for Ghanaian Children & Young Adults with Disabilities
Jun 15, 2020: [Ghana] An SLDI alumna is helping children to realize that disability is not inability while advocating for the rights of Ghanaians with physical and mental disabilities.
6 Catholic Nuns Building Businesses Across Africa
Apr 6, 2020: [Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda] Entrepreneurial Catholic sisters are building businesses across Africa to meet the needs of the poor and marginalized.
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