International Program Initiatives 2026 -2030

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

At the center of this administration’s work is the signature program:

AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope.

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

Iota Phi Omega Chapter Specific Programs

  • Champions for Our Seniors Program

  • QPR or Mental Health First Aid Training

  • Formal Dress Donations

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