Championing Service
Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has implemented programs of service impacting countless lives.
The 2026-2030 International Program is a bold and transformational call to action designed to strengthen communities, empower families, elevate future leaders, and expand the global impact of service.
The International Program consists of eight initiatives. AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope will serve as the administration's Signature Program. It is a compassionate call to action designed to uplift vulnerable children and families by addressing immediate needs while creating long-term opportunities for stability, success, and belonging.
Target 1 Educational Support and Advocacy
Advance educational excellence by creating equitable pathways to learning, leadership, literacy and lifelong achievement for children, youth, families, educators and underserved communities.
Strategic Focus:
- Promote literacy and academic success from cradle to career
- Support educators through advocacy, appreciation, and professional development
- Expand access to college readiness, career exposure, and scholarship opportunities
- Strengthen family and community engagement in education
- Invest in confidence-building, leadership development, and mentorship for youth
Target 2 AKA Family Matters
Strengthen families and communities by promoting safety, connection, stability, preparedness, and multigenerational wellness through intentional engagement and supportive programming.
Strategic Focus:
- Encourage healthy family relationships and support systems
- Provide resources for kinship care and family stabilization
- Promote youth engagement, mentoring, and life skills
- Foster stronger intergenerational connections and community support
Target 3 Health Awareness & Well-Being
Improve the overall health and well-being of communities by increasing education, access, prevention, advocacy, and culturally responsive wellness initiatives for all ages.
Strategic Focus:
- Address health disparities impacting underserved communities
- Promote preventive screenings and healthy lifestyle choices
- Expand mental health awareness and emotional wellness support
- Increase awareness around women's, men's, and youth health concerns
- Encourage holistic wellness, self-care, and community healing
Target 4 Economic Growth & Success
Empower individuals, families, and communities to build sustainable wealth, financial stability, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity through education, access, advocacy, and innovation.
Strategic Focus:
- Promote entrepreneurship and small business growth
- Increase financial literacy and wealth-building knowledge
- Support career advancement and workforce readiness
- Encourage community investment and economic collaboration
- Expand access to funding resources and business development tools
Target 5 Environmental & Sustainability Action
Promote environmental responsibility, sustainability, and community stewardship through education, advocacy, conservation, and action-driven initiatives that protect future generations.
Strategic Focus:
- Encourage environmental awareness and sustainable living practices
- Reduce waste and promote recycling and conservation efforts
- Support urban gardening, food sustainability, and green spaces
- Educate communities n environmental justice issues
- Advocate for policies and partnerships that improve environmental outcomes
- Environmental Justice Advocacy
Target 6 Arts Advocacy & Cultural Awareness
Celebrate, preserve, and elevate arts, culture, and creative expression as powerful tools for education, empowerment, economic opportunity, and community connection.
Strategic Focus:
- Expand access to arts education and creative experiences
- Highlight African American culture, heritage, and contributions
- Support emerging artists and cultural entrepreneurs
- Foster intergenerational cultural appreciation and storytelling
- Use the arts as a catalyst for healing, unity, and transformation
Target 7 The Global Community
Strengthen global awareness, service, collaboration, and cultural understanding by connecting communities across nations through impactful outreach and international engagement.
Strategic Focus:
- Expand global partnerships and collaborative service opportunities
- Promote cultural exchange and international awareness
- Support humanitarian initiatives impacting vulnerable populations
- Highlight the sorority's international footprint and impact
- Foster global sisterhod through education and shared experiences
Target 8 Undergraduate Impact Program
Empower undergraduate members to lead with confidence, purpose, and accountability by providing meaningful support, leadership development, advocacy, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Strategic Focus:
- Address issues impacting collegiate women and campus communities
- Promote leadership development and sorority engagement
- Support emotional wellness and personal safety initiatives
- Encourage civic engagement and advocacy awareness
- Strengthen pathways from undergraduate to graduate membership engagement