PROGRAM INITIATIVES
Inspired by a dedicated investment of
human capital and a bold commitment to the principles of basic human rights, we
shall devote our talent and resources to this cause. Awareness, advocacy and
action are the primary vehicles for the worldwide delivery of our service
initiatives. 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. Click here for the Asthma Prevention and Management
brochure.
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.
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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.
