Our Impact
Transforming Social Ministries into Sustainable Social Enterprises
Milestones
Where We Started: 2021 Baseline Insights
Understanding the Landscape of Catholic Sisters’ Initiatives in East Africa
Conducted March-May 2021 by Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and Strathmore University
Purpose: Assess current projects, measure community impact, and align interventions with critical needs – Mixed-method approach (quantitative + qualitative) across 3 countries
Quick Facts
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When: March-May 2021
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Where: Kenya, Uganda, Zambia
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Goal: Understand Catholic Sisters’ projects and their community impact
Why this Matters
- “When Sisters’ ministries become social enterprises, they can:
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Serve more people long-term
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Reduce donor dependence
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Create local jobs”
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Who was Involved
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Kenya: Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), Tangaza University
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Uganda: Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), Kisubi University
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Zambia: Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS), Caritas Zambia
What we Learned
What went well
| Area | Examples |
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| Business Planning | Good strategies and processes |
| Local Knowledge | Understanding community needs |
Our Recommendations
For Sisters
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Business and leadership training
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Computer and tech workshops
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Work-life balance support
For Partners
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Create local help networks
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Start business incubators
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Better tech connections
Theory of Change
The objectives are guided by the Theory of Change, which is informed by our research and experience during the implementation of the previous phase of the SBVP project.
