111 Years Ago
Our National History
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding, more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women. The sorority currently has over 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Republic of Korea, the Arabian Gulf, Southern Africa and West Africa. The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
• Economic Development
• Educational Development
• International Awareness and Involvement
• Physical and Mental Health
• Political Awareness and Involvement
For more information, visit our national website at www.deltasigmatheta.org.
Our Founders
Dynamic & Historic
Eastern Region
The Dynamic and Historic Eastern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is renowned for its trailblazing contributions to the organization’s rich legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Established in 1925, the Eastern Region is home to diverse and impactful chapters, including collegiate and alumnae members who have been at the forefront of social action, education, and community development. Spanning areas from the Northeastern United States to international chapters, the Eastern Region continues to make a global impact through its unwavering commitment to the core values of Delta Sigma Theta.
To learn more, visit the Eastern Region Website.
Chapter History
The Germany Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. holds a rich legacy rooted in service, sisterhood, and resilience. Originally chartered in 1979 as the West Germany-West Berlin Alumnae Chapter, the chapter was established in Frankfurt, Germany, by a pioneering group of fourteen sorors dedicated to expanding the mission and principles of Delta Sigma Theta on international soil.
The chapter’s founding reflected the unique challenges and opportunities of serving in a divided Germany, uniting sorors to uphold the Sorority’s ideals despite geographical and political barriers. Following the momentous reunification of East and West Germany in 1989, the chapter’s name was officially changed to the Germany Alumnae Chapter by Delta Sigma Theta National Headquarters. This renaming symbolized a new era of unity, growth, and commitment to serving communities across a now-reunified nation.
This chapter is part of the sorority's broader commitment to international awareness and involvement, fostering a sense of sisterhood among African American women living abroad.
The chapter serves as a beacon of service, scholarship, and social action in Germany, addressing the specific needs of local communities through volunteerism, educational initiatives, and social advocacy. The members of the Germany Alumnae Chapter work tirelessly to uphold the national and regional mission of Delta Sigma Theta, while also contributing to the cultural richness of the African American diaspora in Europe.
The Germany Alumnae Chapter is where sisterhood, scholarship, and service intersect. We are growing as a chapter, purposefully planning programs that empower our communities and elevate our collective impact. As OneGAC, we stand united as OneChapter, OneSisterhood, OneDelta—working together to create meaningful, lasting change.
