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JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS

Making a Difference: Role of Women Religious in Bridging Democratic

Leadership in Africa

Author(s): Jane Wakahiu

Citation: Jane Wakahiu, (2013) "Making a Difference: Role of Women Religious in Bridging Democratic

Leadership in Africa," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 10, Iss. 5, pp. 78 - 95

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Women religious play a colossal role in bridging democratic leadership gap thorough programs that

address needs for the underprivileged. Using 22 women participants of a three-year Hilton Foundation

funded Sisters Leadership Development Initiative; this study examines the impetus for Catholic Sisters

starting development programs in Africa, and implications of ethics of care in their practice of leadership.

Data were collected through a Survey Monkey and face-to-face interviews. Findings indicate the

overarching goal of their programs is to alleviate poverty for the underserved, to improve life and to

increase opportunities for self-reliance. Also, capacity building programs increase effectiveness in service

delivery.