About Us

First founded in 2001 as the African Honour Society for Nurses, the Tau Lambda-at-Large Chapter was established to join nurses of Africa with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).

STTI is the second largest nursing organization in the world, and consists of individual members who are nominated based on their academic performance at Universities or their professional leadership.  Sigma Theta Tau International is an honour society for nurses – established in North America in 1922 and currently has chapters all over the world.

The primary aim of STTI is to provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people.  STTI supports the learning and professional development of its members and strives to improve nursing practice worldwide.
The Tau Lambda-at-Large Chapter currently consists of fifteen sub-chapters in seven African countries with over 500 members.  The Tau Lambda-at-Large Chapter presents a unique model within the larger STTI organization that includes multiple Schools of Nursing at African universities, known as sub-chapters.  The Chapter is governed by a Board of Directors based in different African countries.  The Tau Lambda-at-Large Chapter offers Schools of Nursing the opportunity to promote and reward excellence in students, staff and alumni, creating networking opportunities not only within Africa, but across the world.