International Program Agenda (2026-2030)

Championing Service. Empowering Sisterhood. Transforming the World.

Signature Program:

AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope

AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope 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.

 

Strategic Focus
    • Support children in foster and kinship care through education, mentorship, and essential resources
    • Partner with agencies, schools, and community organizations serving vulnerable youth
    • Provide family-centered support that promotes dignity, healing, and empowerment
    • Increase awareness and advocacy around foster care and family support systems
    • Create sustainable pathways toward academic achievement, emotional wellness, and lifelong success

Target 1: Educational Support & 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
    • Increase awareness around safety, preparedness, and violence prevention
    • 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 on 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 sisterhood 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