What are Alpha Kappa Alpha's national programs?

Question

I'm doing my research on the four sororities in the Divine Nine, and in doing my research, I've found listings of Delta Sigma Theta's and Sigma Gamma Rho's national programs. I haven't read too much on Zeta Phi Beta yet. Now, while I was on the Alpha Kappa Alpha website, I found a link to the EAF, but that's the only thing I found in terms of nation wide community service. What, exactly, are the national programs, or where on the site can I find them? Also, what is the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha, because I had a hard time figuring it out from the info I read on the website. If you can't come right out and tell me, could someone at LEAST tell me where to find it? Because I've been clicking on links left and right, and I can't find anything. HELP! I know I want to join a BGLO, and I want to know as much as I can about everyone so I don't make the wrong choice.

Answer 1

Hello!

Well, our vision/mission are to:

Alpha Kappa Alpha seeks women who will promote and extend its policies and programs. In return, the Sorority is a conduit through which individuals can grow and develop, personally and professionally, while simultaneously providing "Service to All Mankind."

Every time we elect a new President, the President selects a platform for all members to focus upon while she is in office. This year, our President - Barbara A. McKinzie, has focused our efforts upon:

PLATFORM #1

Non-Traditional Entrepreneur

Women are seizing the reins of entrepreneurship because they realize that it is the key to economic survival. As they become more of the business landscape and their enterprises grow, women are coming face to face with the challenges of managing and expanding new ventures. To build a strong foundation for women in business, Alpha Kappa Alpha will create economic expertise, success in business and power networking opportunities for the non-traditional entrepreneur.

PLATFORM #2

Economic Keys to Success

Economic development is expanding its reach to a new global frontier. The Sorority must be poised to compete in these world markets. Simultaneously, living standards within the Black community must be improved. To achieve these goals, Alpha Kappa Alpha will, through education, synergy and partnerships, develop and disseminate the economic keys to success.

PLATFORM #3

Economic Growth of the Black Family

The strength of the Black community hinges on the viability of the family. If the family foundation is weak, so too will be the broader societal structure that gives life and nourishes the family unit. Alpha Kappa Alpha is sensitive to the fact that within the core structure, the Black male, in particular, faces potentially daunting challenges. Recognizing this, a powerful remedy lies in devising strategies for assisting young males in overcoming the formidable challenges to their educational development and well-being. Through activities that enable, support and provide access, Alpha Kappa Alpha will work to achieve the economic growth of the Black family.

PLATFORM #4

Undergraduate Signature Program:

Economic Educational Advancement Through Technology

Technology must be mastered if there is any hope of economic educational advancement. To address this powerful reality, Alpha Kappa Alpha resolves to work with higher educational institutions and other organizations that reach students to develop an exemplary model technology access and training program that serves the community and becomes part of the central activities of the institution. Driven by this platform, the Sorority will initiate an undergraduate signature program: Economic Educational Advancement through Technology.

PLATFORM #5

Health Resource Management and Economics

To reach that stratosphere of satisfaction where one is physically and mentally fit and poised to embrace all of life's rewards and challenges requires a balance of emotional intelligence, optimal psychology and spirituality. Studies prove that when all of these elements are in divine order, physical health, relationships and life satisfaction will be the result. Through health resource management and economics, Alpha Kappa Alpha will address the many health issues and crises that face the Black community in the United States and globally. The mandate in this platform is to gain emotional empowerment, develop social support networks and raise public awareness.

Each undergraduate and graduate chapter focuses upon these 5 areas to help the community. We do have the Educational Advancement Foundation which awards several scholarships (of which I am a recipient) and encourages academic excellence.

Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood striving to better the community in all facets. We also have cotillions to raise funds for scholarships and voter registration drives (of which I was deputized) and several other activities that assist people who need help.

We are more than the symbols that are associated with us. We are a group of women who are focused on helping others as our main goal is 'To be supreme in service to all mankind.'