September 2025
Sickle Cell Blood Drive
Approximately 1 in 4 people of West African heritage and 1 in 10 of Caribbean heritage carry the sickle cell trait in the UK. ADAO mobilised donors throughout UK Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Programs
Service in action
Our chapter brings Alpha Kappa Alpha's signature initiatives to life across London — transforming our global mission into local action.
Program Impact
By the numbers
42
programs delivered in past two years
280+
total community service hours
779
community members impacted within service area
580
childhood hunger packs shared during school breaks
£3500+
spent supporting Black businesses
20
partnerships with local organisations
108+
voters educated through Why We Vote event
235
blessing bags distributed to the homeless
42
programs delivered in past two years
280+
total community service hours
779
community members impacted within service area
580
childhood hunger packs shared during school breaks
£3500+
spent supporting Black businesses
20
partnerships with local organisations
108+
voters educated through Why We Vote event
235
blessing bags distributed to the homeless
A Note from our VP
Programs led with purpose
Alpha Delta Alpha Omega has worked hard to extend Alpha Kappa Alpha's legacy of service in the United Kingdom. We are proud of the partnerships we have developed that enable us to impact our local communities by delivering programmes in line with our six international initiatives:
- Strengthening Our Sisterhood
- Empowering Our Families
- Building Our Economic Wealth
- Enhancing Our Environment
- Advocating for Social Justice
- Uplifting Our Local Community
We have been Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood by delivering innovative programmes tailored to the British experience — ensuring children have access to meals over school breaks, delivering youth leadership activities, empowering women entrepreneurs, spreading awareness on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, creating greener, healthier places to live by planting trees, and much more.
We are committed to continuing to meet the needs of our London community while forming lifelong bonds of sisterhood.
Tola Kamara
Vice President, Alpha Delta Alpha Omega
Our Partners
In collaboration with
Our community outreach would not be nearly as impactful without the collaboration of our incredible partners. These include:
- Hackney Quest Youth
- Black Minds Matter UK
- Black Young Professionals Network
- American International Church
- Trees for Cities
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- National Pan-Hellenic Council sorority & fraternity organisations
If you are interested in partnering with our organisation, please contact us at info@adao1908.com.
Past Events
In service throughout the year
December 2025
Holiday Toy Drive
In support of The ELBA & Big Alliance Toy Appeal 2025 — bringing joy to children across East London & Islington.
17 January 2026
AKA Service Day — "We Are One"
Service at Westport Care Home followed by a Sisterly Soiree at La Figa Restaurant.
21 February 2026
London Founders' Day Celebration
A pottery throwing wheel celebration at House Pottery, Wandsworth — honouring our founders.
25 February 2026
ADAO HerStory Talk with Kia Bing-Davies
"The Audacity to Choose Yourself: Courage, Clarity, and the Life You Actually Want." Webinar at 7:00–8:15pm GMT.
11 March 2026
From Rights to Action — with BYP Network
How young Black professionals can advocate, lead and thrive at work. A virtual session with BYP Network Chapters.
National Programs
Aligned with AKA's International Service Program
ADAO's local programming is guided by Alpha Kappa Alpha's 2022–2026 Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood service program initiatives.
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