Southern African Women in Aviation and Aersoapce Industry

founded in 2009 in sawia is a registered non-profit organisation (npo) and public benefit organisation (pbo) dedicated to the empowerment of women in the aviation and aerospace industry in the southern african development community (sadc) region. by establishing a forum that creates access to more experienced industry professionals, affording aspiring aviatrix the chance to exchange ideas, network and develop relationships crucial to career success, sawia aspires to be the primary network for established and aspiring female aviation professionals in the region. sawia’s girl fly programme in africa (gfpa) is an information and skills development education programme for high school learners who have an interest in the aviation and aerospace industry. the education programme is designed to expose young women (and the public) to a world of opportunities, while highlighting the achievements of women in aviation and aerospace.