OUR Programs
SOARING TO GREATER HEIGHTS OF SISTERHOOD & SERVICE
“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do." -Jana Stanfield
The Gamma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is excited about our 2022-2026 International Program, “Soaring to Greater Heights of Sisterhood & Service.”
We hit the ground running in 2022 and took advantage of opportunities to advance our mission and deliver signature service in six target areas:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, with a membership of approximately 300,000 members, will continue to let our light shine in our communities as we carry out these initiatives, which include International Community Impact Days and our signature enrichment program, College Admissions Process℠ (referred to as #CAP℠).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 equip communities with the tools, knowledge, and support to activate their voices and mobilize self-help to empower communities to help themselves.
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.”
YOUTH Leadership
Since its inception, in 1949, the Gamma Xi Omega Chapter has annually sponsored a Youth Leadership Program. This program has influenced the lives of many young ladies as they prepare themselves to enter society and has helped them to become confident and successful women in a global marketplace. In addition to focusing on higher order thinking and life skills, the program provides focus in the area of self-awareness, personal productivity, and success in higher education.
1949 Debutantes
2024 Youth Leadership
COMMUNITY IMPACT Days
Alpha Kappa Alpha members will implement International Community Service Days annually to highlight the organization’s collective impact in program target areas:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Reactivation Day
Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Day
International Day of Prayer
HBCU Week
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
AKA Caregivers' Day of Observance
National Global Impact Day