The purpose of the NPHC shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents. NPHC is comprised of Nine Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities with emphasis on public service, scholarship, brotherhood/sisterhood, and lifetime commitment.