Services

Empowering Women in Aviation

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Career Guidance

We offer tailored 1:1 career counseling, helping women navigate aviation pathways, select schools, and secure scholarships. Our expert guidance ensures women are well-prepared for successful careers in aviation.

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Internship and Work Shadowing

Through partnerships with airlines and aviation institutions, we offer internships and work shadowing opportunities. These experiences provide young women with invaluable, real world exposure to the aviation industry.

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Events and Networking

We organize signature events like Beyond Horizons and career fairs, offering networking opportunities and professional development bringing together industry leaders and aspiring aviators for growth and collaboration.

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Educational Programs

WFW hosts workshops, seminars, and speaker series on topics ranging from flight operations to aviation leadership. These programs equip women with the knowledge and skills to excel in aviation while building connections.

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Mentorship Programs

These programs connect aspiring aviators with industry professionals, fostering growth and development. We currently support over 20 mentor and mentee pairs globally, tracking progress through virtual check-ins.

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Why Partner With Wings For Women (WFW)

Empowering Change. Expanding Horizons. Elevating Impact.

Celebrate Diversity & Access Global Talent

Partnering with Wings For Women means becoming part of a movement that’s actively reshaping the aviation industry. Through our programs, you gain access to a growing network of skilled and ambitious women pursuing careers in aviation from pilots and engineers to drone specialists and aviation managers. Our global initiatives bridge regions and cultures, connecting your organization to diverse talent across Africa and beyond, helping you meet your diversity goals while advancing genuine inclusion within your workforce.

Gain Expertise Through Tailored Consultancy

At WFW, we go beyond advocacy, we offer data informed, experience driven consultancy. Our team provides customized diversity strategies, mentorship structures, and program development aligned with global aviation standards. By collaborating with us, your organization gains exclusive insights into gender equity practices, workforce development, and sustainable leadership models ensuring your DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) efforts are strategic, measurable, and impactful.

Drive Impact & Strengthen Your Corporate Image

When you support WFW, you’re not just funding an initiative, you’re fueling transformation. Together, we drive visible progress in empowering women and cultivating an inclusive aviation ecosystem. Your partnership enhances your organization’s corporate social responsibility profile, positioning you as a champion of gender equity and future ready leadership in aviation. The results? A stronger reputation, deeper industry impact, and lasting change.

Proven Impact: Results That Speak

In just six years, WFW has transformed curiosity into careers and guided hundreds of girls and young women (ages 15–30) into the aviation ecosystem. From mentorship and flight school placements to hands on workshops, our programs deliver real, trackable progress creating success stories that inspire an entire generation. Our growing influence across Kenya and the wider African region demonstrates that inclusion isn’t just a goal, it’s a journey we’re leading.

Authentic Leadership: Built by Women, for Women

WFW’s credibility stems from its lived experience. Founded by Mahek Shah, a private pilot and drone pilot who began her journey at 14, WFW is guided by real voices from the cockpit, the classroom, and the control tower. Our leadership understands the challenges women face in aviation  and we turn those challenges into roadmaps for change. This authenticity makes WFW a trusted partner for organizations committed to empowering women in technical, operational, and leadership roles.

Diversity That Delivers: More Than Just Inclusion

We don’t just talk about equality, we engineer it into action. Through structured mentorship, training programs, and networking events, WFW builds a sustainable talent pipeline for the aviation industry. Our initiatives are designed to cultivate confidence, competence, and community ensuring that every woman we support takes off and thrives, not just joins.

Global Reach, Local Roots: Purpose Meets Presence

Born in Mombasa, Kenya, WFW is growing into a Pan African platform with global collaborations. Our local connections and regional expertise ensure we stay grounded in community needs while extending our impact internationally. This dual strength allows us to deliver globally relevant solutions with local heart, giving our partners both visibility and authenticity in their social impact.

CSR With Purpose: Invest Where Change Takes Flight

Your partnership with WFW isn’t just a CSR checkbox,  it’s a statement of purpose. By joining us, your brand directly contributes to bridging gender gaps, advancing STEM access, and empowering women to lead. Together, we build not only careers but legacies shaping the next generation of female aviators and innovators who will define the skies of tomorrow.

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