Z-HOPE - Zetas Helping Others Excel

International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly introduces an International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel. "Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time," said International Grand Basileus Moore. "This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE."

Stork's Nest

Since 1972, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Nationwide, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. sponsors over 150 Stork's Nests. Last year, The Stork's Nest program served over 15,000 women. The Stork's Nest Program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and healthy behaviors during the pregnancy through two components - incentives and education.

Human Genome Project

Begun formally in 1990, the Human Genome Project is a 13 year effort coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health to (1) identify all of the approximate 30,000 genes in human DNA; (2) Determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA; (3) store this information in databases; (4) improve tools for data analysis; (5) transfer related technologies to all sectors; (6) address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project; (7) to train scientists who will be able to use the tools and resources developed through the HGP to improve health (8) provide internships in order to encourage minority students to pursue the sciences, biotechnology, and scientific research.