Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated’s mission of “Service
to All Mankind” began at its inception. Alpha
Kappa Alpha has remained at the forefront of positive change in
American life, particularly in the African-American community
for over a century. The 2010-2014 administration will continue
to fulfill the service imperative of our founders. Committed
leadership is necessary to address issues related to social
justice, human rights, health, poverty, economic security,
environmental sustainability and maintaining a viable sisterhood
of over 260,000 members. Accordingly, the theme for this
administration is: Global
Leadership through Timeless Service. 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 United States and abroad.
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.
Blood Drive EYL EYL
EYL EYL FACES
GNT GNT Wealth and Wellness Workshop
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