African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC)

Feb 20

Today is #WorldDayofSocialJustice, a reminder that building a sustainable future also means expanding opportunities and reducing inequality! Sr. Wirba Blandine Kinyuy, SSA, is the first Cameroonian and the first ASEC-supported sister in Africa to earn a civil engineering technology degree. Her achi...Read more

Today is #WorldDayofSocialJustice, a reminder that building a sustainable future also means expanding opportunities and reducing inequality! Sr. Wirba Blandine Kinyuy, SSA, is the first Cameroonian and the first ASEC-supported sister in Africa to earn a civil engineering technology degree. Her achievement opens doors for women religious to contribute to infrastructure, environmental resilience, and community development. As the world works toward a just transition, stories like Sr. Wirba’s show what is possible when women religious have access to education and leadership formation! Read more about her journey in the 2025 edition of Rays of Hope at the link below!

Jan 22

As the #InternationalDayofEducation approaches, we are celebrating what happens when sisters gain access to higher education! 📚 Last year, 234 sisters graduated through ASEC’s HESA program across Africa. The numbers are powerful. The stories behind them are even more so; one graduate helped restor...Read more

As the #InternationalDayofEducation approaches, we are celebrating what happens when sisters gain access to higher education! 📚 Last year, 234 sisters graduated through ASEC’s HESA program across Africa. The numbers are powerful. The stories behind them are even more so; one graduate helped restore hope to a woman who had lost everything. Read the full story at the link below!

Jan 14

Catholic sisters supported by ASEC are a force of hope, transforming communities and lives across Africa. On average, one sister trained through an ASEC program serves nearly 10,000 people, mentors dozens, and creates new jobs, all while advancing sustainable development and inspiring change. Lear...Read more

Catholic sisters supported by ASEC are a force of hope, transforming communities and lives across Africa. On average, one sister trained through an ASEC program serves nearly 10,000 people, mentors dozens, and creates new jobs, all while advancing sustainable development and inspiring change. Learn more at the link below! #IgnitingHope #ASECSLDI #CatholicSisters #GlobalEducation

Jan 9

ASEC’s Scholarship Program is helping transform early childhood education in Ghana. By supporting her studies, ASEC enabled Sr. Veronica Arko-Mansah, SIJ, a dedicated educator to mentor teachers, engage young learners, and create Teaching and Learning Materials from recyclables, making classrooms m...Read more

ASEC’s Scholarship Program is helping transform early childhood education in Ghana. By supporting her studies, ASEC enabled Sr. Veronica Arko-Mansah, SIJ, a dedicated educator to mentor teachers, engage young learners, and create Teaching and Learning Materials from recyclables, making classrooms more interactive, sustainable, and impactful. Her work is shaping children, teachers, and communities alike. Read the full story at the link below!

Jan 7

What began as barren land is now a place of safety, learning, and belonging. Through ASEC’s Service Learning Program, participants served alongside Sr. Caroline Ngati, ASE, at the Dorothea Rescue Center in Kenya, a thriving home, school, and health center for girls from the street. Built on relatio...Read more

What began as barren land is now a place of safety, learning, and belonging. Through ASEC’s Service Learning Program, participants served alongside Sr. Caroline Ngati, ASE, at the Dorothea Rescue Center in Kenya, a thriving home, school, and health center for girls from the street. Built on relationships, imagination, and shared commitment, the impact continues to grow. Read the full story at the link below!