ASEC-SLDI Malawi

23/06/2025

We thank God as we approach the conclusion of the ASEC-SLDI Basic Technology Workshop, which began on June 2nd and ends on June 28th. We were blessed to have 24 Sisters from 15 congregations across Malawi and Zimbabwe participate.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to ASEC for their steadfast support and to the Hilton Foundation for their generous contributions in empowering women religious in Africa. We also sincerely appreciate our dedicated facilitators, our superiors, and AWRIM for their continuous encouragement and support.
May God bless you all abundantly. We leave this workshop transformed.

10/12/2024

It’s inspiring to see ASEC making a meaningful difference during the ASEC Alumnae workshop by addressing critical issues such as mental health and protecting vulnerable groups. After the workshop, the alumnae visited female inmates in Thyolo Prison, demonstrating deep empathy and a commitment to holistic support.
It was a profound joy to celebrate Mass and share a meal with the women inmates and Prison wardens. The alumnae offered heartfelt advice and words of encouragement, while the sisters brought thoughtful gifts to uplift and cheer the prisoners. Thank you, ASEC, for empowering religious women in Malawi who are transforming society. Bravo, ASEC, on your 25th anniversary!

30/10/2024

We express our deepest sympathies for the loss. The ASEC Family stands with the family and Catholic University of Malawi.

10/10/2024

Thank you for celebrating with us. God bless you all.

05/01/2024

20/12/2023

*Empowering Women Religious in Malawi: A Stride Towards Institutional Excellence**

In a recent workshop hosted by the Association of Women in Religious Institutes in Malawi (AWRIM), with financial support from the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), which champions education for Women Religious in Africa through the Intensive Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) program, funded by the Hilton Foundation, the Mother Superiors of various congregations gathered in Lilongwe to enhance their institutional capacities through policy development.

The workshop was held from December 1st to 3rd, 2023, with 30 participants from 22 congregations and six institutions led by Sisters, organized by AdviseWise consultancy, led by Mr. Michael Nkrumah Osei from Ghana, and facilitated by two local consultants from Malawi, the event aimed to address the absence of proper policies within different institutions and congregations.

According to AdviseWise consultants, the mentoring and coaching provided in collaboration with AWRIM revealed a need to strengthen policies in various institutions to address contemporary policy environments, necessitating the workshop. The focus was on empowering the Sisters to develop and review policies independently for more efficient operations within their respective capacities.

Sr. Agnes Jonas, Chairperson of AWRIM, expressed gratitude to ASEC and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for funding the workshop. She highlighted that the developed policies would significantly contribute to the congregation's mission within the Church, becoming a cornerstone for their apostolate.

Sr. Mary Chimalizeni, Provincial Superior of the Daughters of Wisdom in Malawi and an ASEC-SLDI alumnae acknowledged ASEC for providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge in policies a resource that many congregations lack. Emphasizing their Charism of reaching out to wounded humanity in education, health, pastoral, and social work, Sr. Mary explained how the workshop equips them to be better stewards, unifying procedures for more effective service.

The success of this workshop is anticipated to have a transformative impact on the congregations, enabling them to excel in their ministries and serve the people entrusted to them with greater efficacy.