Inspired by a dedicated investment of human capital and a bold commitment to the principles of basic human rights, we shall devote our talent and resources to this cause. Awareness, advocacy and action are the primary vehicles for the worldwide delivery of our service initiatives. We invite you to join us on this journey and accept this great mission: Global Leadership through Timeless Service.
Signature Program Initiatives
I. Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) Initiatives ~
This signature program will impact the lives of 10,000 girls in grades
six through eight by providing leadership development, civic
engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building. The
increasing demands of the twenty-first century mandate our youth to be
better leaders at a younger age making smart choices with positive
consequences.
II. Health Initiatives ~
These initiatives encourage personal fitness and healthy life styles.
We will support organizations which advance access to treatment and
coordinate awareness and advocacy campaigns to reduce health
disparities, save lives and impact health related legislation.
Co-sponsored health forums will address: diseases which
disproportionately affect women and minorities, prevention and
treatment options.
A. Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative ~ This
signature health program will benefit children and families enrolled in
Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The goal is early diagnosis,
treatment awareness and parental education and advocacy.
B. Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability ~ This
initiative, through community forums and activities, promotes
strategies and awareness campaigns to encourage energy efficiency,
conservation, eco-living, reforestation, urban gardening, education and
empowerment of consumers with limited resources, “go green-living
green” eco-tourism, opportunities for women owned businesses,
environmental zones in urban communities and advocacy for and
legislation related to public health and environmental justice.
III. Global Poverty ~ The
goals for this initiative are to end hunger, preserve the environment
and empower women. The program will provide food production skills and
training in self-reliance through gifts of seeds, livestock and
training in environmentally sound agriculture. Education in sustainable
food practices will make women equal partners in ending poverty and
hunger. Alpha Kappa Alpha will continue its membership and consultative
status with UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural
Organization). We have global partners for self-help projects and
awareness campaigns within the
IV. Economic Security Initiative ~ This
effort expands the current programs related to wealth building and
allocation of resources, home ownership, estate planning, support and
empowerment of female owned businesses and urban enterprise zones.
V. Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative ~
These initiatives will address gender equality issues including: human
trafficking and domestic violence, services for children with
incarcerated parents, youth aging out of foster care and children in
homeless shelters. Voter empowerment; access to technology; training of
parents as advocates for educational and health care needs of children
and support of the arts will be emphasized.
VI. Internal Leadership Training for External Service Initiative ~
This initiative will afford Alpha Kappa Alpha members leadership
training at all levels within the organization. It will serve as a
catalyst for members to reach their fullest potential as skilled
leaders in service to Alpha Kappa Alpha and other organizations and
institutions.