International Program Initiatives 2022-2026
Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has implemented programs of service impacting countless lives. The theme of the 2022-2026 International Program is
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood
The program initiatives developed by International President Danette Anthony Reed for the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy. Our international foci are as follows:
The six initiatives for 2022-2026:
Initiative 1: Strengthen Our SISTERHOOD
For more than a century, our Sisterhood has served as the foundation for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to be an indomitable force for good—in our communities, states, nation, and the world. We will intentionally take time to fellowship and form lifelong relationships based on Affinity, Love, Trust, Respect, and Shared Goals and Interests, while concurrently building on our foundation to serve others.
Initiative 2: Empower Our FAMILIES
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has a strong history of supporting and servicing families, for we understand a healthy family is the foundation of a healthy community. We will take a multi-generational approach to fortify families within our communities by addressing child hunger and promoting positive youth development and leadership, mental well-being, and senior life.
Initiative 3: Build Our ECONOMIC WEALTH
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is launching our most progressive and revolutionary economic initiatives this century. This administration has created institutional-level solutions to combat institutional-level challenges. We will further encourage and equip our members to place key strategies into action to build personal, organizational, and community economic wealth. In another game-changing first, AKA will launch For Members Only Federal Credit Union™ which will be the FIRST, black-owned, women-led, sorority-based, digital banking financial institution in the United States!
Initiative 4: Enhance Our ENVIRONMENT
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has the power to galvanize our organization of more than 120,000 active members, create a ripple effect, and make a significant impact on our environment. We will employ select strategies to optimize our collective ability and to improve and protect the environment at scale. We will prioritize activities that promote the adoption of more sustainable and responsible practices that include tree planting, community and home gardens, waste reduction and shredding and electronic recycling days.
Initiative 5: Advocate for SOCIAL JUSTICE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority always has been at the forefront of social justice to promote fairness and equity. We stand in the gap to empower our communities and act in the best interests of all people through social advocacy and justice. We will do this through voter education, registration and mobilization, as well as convene public policy forums, candidate forums and create public servant’s guides.
Initiative 6: Uplift Our LOCAL COMMUNITY
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority reigns supreme in its mission of “Service to All Mankind.” Given the engagement of more than 1,046 chapters across an international landscape, we have an ongoing history and reputation for making a global impact through local change.
We will celebrate excellence, promote a focus on service, and stimulate effective culture and showcase best practices—”Local Change, Big Impact, and Global Showcase.”
Danette Anthony Reed, 31st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®