Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University on January 13, 1913 by 22 illustrious women . These youthful women endeavored to establish and maintain an honorable and distinguish organization. Their vision of a national organization founded on Christian principles,with emphasis on sisterhood and public service has been in effect for eighty six years.
Through the tremendous efforts of Delta's Founders, the organization continues to thrive as a sisterhood of well over 200,000 college educated women. There are over 870 chapters residing in the United States, Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Haiti, Liberia, the Bahamas, and he public of Korea. The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organizations Five Point Thrust.
Economic Development
Educational Development
International Awareness and Involvement
Physical and Mental Health
Political Awareness and Involvement