Determined to  be of service to all mankind, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated continues to recognize both  Prevalent and extraordinary needs around the world.  Our 2014-2018 International Program: 
Launching new dimensions of service  concentrates on addressing numerous needs of today's communities.  We invite you to join us in our endeavor to embrace the following targets: 


I. Educational Enrichment ~ signature programs for this initiative will impact the lives of thousands of students. Alpha Kappa Alpha will support the learning process by providing substantial support to students through the following programs:      
  • A. The ASCEND Program will motivate high school students to focus on Achievement, self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking, and Developmental skills. Students in the ASCEND Program will have the opportunity to receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational school. 
  • B. One Million Backpacks - members will donate and distribute one million backpacks and related supplies to students over the four year period. 
  • C. THINK HBCU is the national campaign to highlight HBCUs and their contributions to society. 
II. Health Promotion ~ While endorsing personal fitness and healthy lifestyles as forms of treatment and preventative measure,  We will support organizations that promote health awareness in three areas: Alzheimer's Disease, Stroke, and Mental Illness. 
  • A. The Alzheimers Disease and Caregiver Support System will generate awareness and support for programming and research about one of the fastest growing challenges for african americans, Alzheimers. 
  • B. The Stroke and Heart Disease Awareness Initiative is our major stroke prevention awareness campaign with emphasis hypertension management, diet, and exercise.
  • C. Mental Health will be highlighted as members bring attention to mental illness among diverse populations with low utilization of mental health services. 

III. Family Strengthening ~ Programs for this initiative are designed to combat critical issues facing many families, including lack of food, shelter, and financial means. 
  • A. The Childhood hunger initiative will be launched with local agencies, food banks, and other community parties to target childhood hunger. 
  • B. The Family Seasonal wraps program provides Winter and fall outerwear through the collection and donation of hats, gloves, socks, scarves, coats, sweaters, and other seasonal wraps for families in need. 
  • C. The Fiscal Responsibility Program encourages partnership with with various organizations and families to help increase the understanding of budgeting, basic financial planning and benefits of homeownership.
IV. Environmental ownership ~ These high impact programs will promote the importance of a healthy environment and improve the quality of life in underserved communities.  
  • A.  The AKA 1908 Playground Project will be launched to ensure children have safe and inviting places to play. Sorority members will work with communities to restore and renew 1,908 existing community and school playgrounds with its Restore, Refresh and Renew Project 
  • B. The Acts of Green Program promotes environmental stability by encouraging recycling, litter prevention and waste management through daily green efforts in local communities. 
V. Global Impact ~ Programs designated for this initiative embody our Service ideal: to make a difference internationally.
  •  A. The UNA-USA GLobal Classroom Project is intended to prepare today's Youth for an increasingly global and complex society. In partnership with USA-UNA, Sorority members will work to expand the mission and focus of United Nations.  A biennial Intergenerational Model U.N. Conference will be convened.
  • B. In Renewed Partnership with Africare, Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapters will implement youth hunger initiatives on the continent of Africa.