Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s International Awareness and Involvement (IAI) program has an extensive history of advocacy and service in international issues, including human rights and developing infrastructure. This involvement has led to the participation in projects related to addressing the needs of diverse cultures and global initiatives. The Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter expresses our empathy and committed support to our brothers and sisters around the globe who live in impoverished conditions without adequate nourishment, education, medical treatment, and basic sustenance. We continue to annually observe the World AIDS Day global initiative on December 1 and support the Sorority’s International Awareness and Involvement Sustainability Plan.

 

In support of World AIDS Day, the Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter has observed this global initiative by serving at the Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope. We served meals, donated several cases of water, shared information about HIV/AIDS prevention and World AIDS history, and distributed red ribbons, the international symbol of AIDS awareness.  The IAI committee and chapter have educated the public about World AIDS Day and united in the fight against HIV to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Munson Army Health Center and the Main Exchange Mall area on Fort Leavenworth's Army Installation have provided the venues that helped to share this vital information.

 

In support of the Menstrual Global Equity project to help girls stay in school, LAC's IAI Committee donated packages of feminine hygiene products to Richard Warren Intermediate and Leavenworth High School during our 2024 May Week celebration. In February 2024, more than $800 was sent to the Sorority's Internationally Approved Project Eswantini: Delta House/Vashti Village. 

​

In collaboration with Operation Christmas Child, the Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter has celebrated the gift of giving by stuffing dozens of shoe boxes annually with toys, clothing, and other items for boys and girls around the world ages 5-17 years old.

 

In the spirit of fellowship and celebration of other cultures, members of LAC’s IAI Committee have attended cultural cuisine experiences with international military officers studying at Fort Leavenworth’s Command and General Staff College.