Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, recently marked a monumental milestone in its illustrious history by chartering its first chapter in Ghana, extending its legacy of sisterhood and service. The new chapter, Alpha Delta Psi Omega, reflects both the sorority’s global vision and a powerful reconnection with the African diaspora through intentional and impactful cultural engagement.
Founders’ Day commemorated abroad
On Thursday, Jan. 15, 500 members of the sorority traveled to Accra, Ghana, in honor of its 118th Founders’ Day on Jan. 18. The trip marked the first time the organization traveled overseas to commemorate Founders’ Day.
The Alpha Delta Psi Omega Chapter was officially chartered on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Accra during a private chartering ceremony, followed by a public luncheon attended by current members, families, and supporters of the 26 newly inducted women. With its charter, Alpha Delta Psi Omega became the sorority’s fourth graduate chapter on the African continent, joining existing chapters in Liberia, South Africa, and Nigeria. The chapter also joins 21 others within the organization’s international region, known as the “Ingenious International Region.”
The significance of the sorority across Ghana
The organization’s International Regional Director, Carrie J. Clark, praised the newly inducted members for their commitment and perseverance in bringing the chapter to fruition.
“The work I have witnessed my sisters accomplish in Ghana is awe-inspiring,” Clark said, according to Watch The Yard. “I visited with them a year ago and observed their interactions with community members and children. The care and love they display are undeniable.”
She added, “These ladies have done a wonderful job of establishing Alpha Kappa Alpha’s presence in Ghana through service that is both thoughtful and meaningful.”
Over the span of two years, more than two dozen women organized the formation of the new chapter, carefully selecting members representing several Ghanaian cities, including Accra, Kumasi, Aburi, and Koforidua. The women uphold Alpha Kappa Alpha’s standard of professional excellence and represent diverse fields such as medicine, law, business, education, fashion, and more.
Built on the legacy of sisterhood and service
In alignment with Alpha Kappa Alpha’s international service agenda, the newly chartered chapter carried out several acts of service and goodwill. Members donated more than 800 children’s books and school supplies, mentored 30 students through a Youth Leadership Initiative, and planted 108 coconut seedlings with children at the Aburi Botanical Garden.
Additional initiatives focused on economic empowerment and wellness, including mentoring eight local business owners through a “Pull Up and Pitch” experience and leading activities that promote physical, mental, and cognitive health among aging community members. These efforts directly align with the sorority’s “Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood” administration.
The chapter collaborates with local organizations such as Bridge-To-Africa Connection, BASICS International, Daughters of the Middle Passage, Planet Waves, the Golden Chapter Foundation, and Kaya Childcare Center to extend its reach and impact throughout the region.
President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Danette Anthony Reed, emphasized the organization’s commitment to service, highlighting efforts to address childhood hunger, according to MyJoyOnline.
“We have a programme called the CHIP Childhood Hunger Initiative PowerPacks. While we are here on January 15, we intend to pack at least 1,000 PowerPacks. These will include essential food items such as rice, tomato paste and packaged fish. Every member of the group will contribute in one way or another, making this a collective effort,” Reed said.
The outlet also reported the sorority’s plans to make a significant donation to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support and equip one of its maternity wards as part of its efforts to improve maternal wellness nationwide.
Founded on Jan. 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was the first Greek-letter organization established by African American college women. With nearly 400,000 members across more than a dozen countries and territories, the sorority’s expansion into Ghana further amplifies its global footprint and reinforces its enduring mission of leadership without borders, service, sisterhood, and advocacy for Black communities worldwide.