Indeed, the future belongs to those who prepare for it. I am delighted that ADN has trained and supported you in engaging in activities that will help you diversify your organization's revenue generation and to work towards solving social and economic concerns facing the communities you serve. We will continue working alongside you in supporting you in order to serve the people you are called to serve.
Members of the ADN and AMI teams, Conrad Hilton Foundation, SYSE alumni, and program mentors gathered virtually to cheer on and to celebrate the significant achievements of 14 Catholic Sisters who successfully completed the 3-month long program. Since joining the program in February, the Sisters from across the continent including Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Uganda have participated in monthly training sessions to boost their business acumen and management skills, and to teach them effective strategies to formalize and sustain their social enterprises.
The celebration was filled with deep reflection, gratitude, laughter, and hope. Sr. Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D., Associate Vice President of Program Operations and Head of Catholic Sisters at the Conrad Hilton Foundation delivered an inspiring keynote that deliberately set the tone for the event. She encouraged the Sisters to apply what they have learned in their efforts to build healthy and sustainable enterprises and motivated them to pay it forward– “Think of how you can utilize the skills for the common good and transform your work and ministry and service delivery to benefit others. I ask you to pay it forward by implementing the skills you have acquired.”
In Their Own Words
As the Sisters received their award certificates, they each shared powerful testimonials of the ways the program has enriched their lives–positively shaping their trajectories.
Our deepest thanks to all who joined and supported this year’s cohort. We are especially thankful for the contributions of our mentors for their invaluable contributions. We are grateful to the Conrad Hilton Foundation for their unwavering commitment and support of the Catholic Sisters and their dedication to improving the lives of those they serve.
Learn more about the cohort, and watch the full recording here.
