As an organization of predominantly African American women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its members but also the families and communities we serve. Areas of concern are mental health self-care, grief and loss, suicide prevention and intervention, postpartum depression, faith, diversity within the sisterhood, body image, and relationship violence.
The Educational Development Subcommittee of the National Program Planning and Development Committee provides resources for youth programming initiatives. These resources include the curriculum manuals for the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS, EMBODI programs, and the Keeping PACE manual for the caregivers of our youth. Chapters are encouraged to adapt the curriculum content to their youth and caregivers' needs.
Through the International Awareness and Involvement (IAI) programmatic thrust, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. harnesses its vast potential to impact strategically the plight of people living across the diaspora. International Awareness and Involvement will continue to move forward in this 21st century by strengthening our Awareness and Involvement in Africa and Haiti. Throughout the years, the Sorority has continued to use its non-governmental organization (NGO) status to impact the lives of women and girls across the globe.
In the interest of the Black community's personal, family, and organizational fiscal wellness, the Economic Development subcommittee of the National Program Planning and Development Committee works with members and Delta's collaborative partners to design, implement, and champion programs that align with the 10 elements of Financial Fortitude that focus on factors that are critical to our community's financial health and well-being: Goal Setting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Debt Management, Savings and Investments, Retirement Planning, Homeownership, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Entrepreneurship.
Two additional subcommittees carry out their work under the National Program Planning and Development committee. Each chapter is responsible for implementing its important work throughout the Sorority. Primary awareness through participation in Delta Days at the Nation's Capital and Delta Days at the State Capital provide awareness of national and local laws and their impact on our nation and our local communities.