The Vision
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908.
It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® is comprised of more than 390,000 initiated members in more than 1122 graduate and undergraduate chapters located in multiple nations and territories including the United States, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Korea, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Africa.
The vision of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® is to be a lifelong organization that cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards, promotes unity and friendship among women, and addresses issues impacting communities worldwide. It strives to empower members to serve with purpose while advancing social justice, education, and economic progress. Through its programs and leadership, the sorority aims to create lasting change and uplift future generations.
The Mission
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on a mission of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception.
Our mission is
- to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards,
- to promote unity and friendship among college women,
- to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature,
- to maintain a progressive interest in college life,
- and to be of “Service to All Mankind.”
The organization is dedicated to fostering leadership, personal development, and lifelong commitment to community service. Through these efforts, AKA empowers women to make a meaningful impact in society.
Core Values
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is built on three foundational pillars that guide every member’s journey:
Sisterhood & Friendship — AKA cultivates unity, lifelong bonds, and meaningful friendships among college women and members, creating a network of support that endures beyond chapter and campus.
Scholarship — Members are called to pursue academic excellence and intellectual growth, upholding high scholastic standards as a reflection of the sorority’s commitment to empowered, educated women.
Service to All Mankind — At the heart of AKA is a deep dedication to community service, social action, and the uplifting of humanity — locally, nationally, and globally.
Alongside these pillars, AKA embraces values of Caring, Dependability, and Challenge — encouraging members to grow personally, collaborate with integrity, and hold themselves accountable in all endeavors.
Together, these principles form a legacy of leadership and empowerment. By living out sisterhood, scholarship, and service, AKA members drive positive social change and inspire future generations to do the same.
Our Founders
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. Its founders were among the fewer than 1,000 Negroes enrolled in higher education institutions in 1908 and the 25 women who received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Howard University between 1908 and 1911.
Showcase of Champions of Service
Champion Sorors
We are excited to celebrate the exceptional members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® who exemplify our legacy of leadership and service. Across business, education, and civic engagement, these women create meaningful impact while uplifting one another through intentional collaboration. They truly represent the strength, compassion, and global inspiration of our sisterhood.
Honorary Sorors
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has proudly recognized distinguished women whose extraordinary achievements, leadership, and service have transformed communities, elevated culture, and advanced the global pursuit of excellence.
