St. Clare Uniform Design and Garments Social Enterprise |
FMSA HISTORY
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa (FMSA) began in 1903 in Nsambya, Uganda, led by an Irish Missionary Sister Kevin (Teresa Kearney) and companions, answering Bishop Hanlon’s call to serve women and children, establishing schools, clinics, and hospitals, especially for leprosy, pioneering African women’s education and nursing, growing into an international community, and continuing their mission of compassionate service across Africa and beyond, focusing on marginalized communities. read more
We follow the foot steps of St. Francis of Assisi. These are five sisters and one novice whom Mother Agnes chose after reflecting on the mission of Christ and the challenges that Bishop Hanlon expressed and she consented to his request. Sisters were gravely announced to the sisters and these were Mother Mary Paul, Sr. Mary Kevin, Sr. Mary Marcella, Sr. Mary Solano, Sr. Andrea and Sr. Mary Alexis.
OUR CHARISM STATEMENT
To be a Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa is to be a woman of faith, consecrated to God in a community of love, joy and simplicity. impelled by the love of Christ, she is ready to be sent on mission. She responds with courage and zeal to the real needs of the people wherever she is on mission. She approaches the people of God with reverence so that together we may grow in the fullness of the gospel.
Mother Kevin foundress of FMSA and LSOSF
Upon her arrival she faced several challenges and immediately began her Missionary work with her motto “For Thee, Lord”, reflecting her deep dedication to God.
Superior General
Sister Loice Kashangura the first African General Superior of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa. She was voted in May 2025 at the General Chapter in Karen Nairobi Kenya.
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa is a Roman Catholic international missionary congregation founded by Teresa Kearney, more commonly known as Mother Kevin or Mama Kevina. As members of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi, we make a life-long commitment. Spirituality, Community and Service are integral to our Gospel way of life.
ST. CLARE UNIFORM AND GARMENTS DESIGN ENTERPRISE
St. Clare Uniform Design and Garments Enterprise started in 2023 to address the issues of shortage of
quality school uniform within Mbikko area in Njeru Municipality. Young women and men are trained
in tailoring skills and after graduation some are employed by the Enterprise to design and make high-
quality, custom – tailored school uniforms, knit sweaters and scarfs as well as make other garments on
request. The uniforms and garments produced by the Enterprise are sold to generate income.
Majority of the learners return to the community to continue with the skills learned by running or
starting businesses to generate income to boost their household financial base.
The enterprise has secured good collaboration with Primary Schools within Mbikko area and the wider
community. There is availability of suppliers for fabric, yarns and sewing tools required to run the
Enterprise.
A description of the service or product being
Our Uniform design and Garments enterprise aims at providing best quality school uniforms
to the schools around Mbikko. The services offered include
Designing and making high-quality school uniforms for the community.
Designing Professional Uniforms on request by Institutions.
Knitting designed sweaters for both children and adults at affordable prices.
School Uniforms, sports wear and sweaters
Hands of Care and Hope staff on recollection day at Karen
Novices Carol from Zambia, Hildah from Uganda and Francisca from Kenya at Kiamaina formation house
Address
St. Karoli Lwanga Parish
Jinja Uganda
annssajja@gmail.com
Phone No
+256784340770
+256771302880