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"Positively impacting lives one girl at a time through education, networking, mentorship & scholarships".
Girls fly programme in Africa (GFPA), a non-profit organization is an information and educational Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programme for primary, high school and Post-school learners with a focus on aviation and space.
The programme includes the use of design thinking, technology, and innovation to shape, empower, enable and support the next generation of makers and problem solvers in the aviation and space industry in Africa while entrenching the spirit of Ubuntu.
ALUMNI STORIES: Amanda Duma
My name is Amanda Duma, I am 21 years old and I am from Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal. I attended the Girls Fly Programme in Africa foundation Aviation and Space Camp when I was doing Grade 10 in 2015 along with a few of my school mates in other grades.
ALUMNI STORIES: Chrystal Mbu
My name is Chrystal Mbu and I am currently doing my 4th year in MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery). I attended the 2014 GFPA Space and Aviation camp and it was one of the 3 high school experiences that inspired me. I remember back in 2014 I...
ALUMNI STORIES: Jade Elms
My name is Jade Elms, a 22 year old female from Eldorado Park. I am a Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Working on Helicopters). I am working toward acquiring my AME license one day.
ALUMNI STORIES: Siantha Pillay
I am Siantha Pillay from Durban, South Africa and I am an International flight attendant. In 2014, I had the privilege of attending the GFPA Foundation Aviation and Space Camp. One of the best adventures I have experienced by far in this journey of my...
ALUMNI STORIES: Uveshni Naicker
My name is Uveshni Naicker and I am currently a flight attendant for FlySafair. Growing up, my passion for Aviation grew greater as the years went by. GFPA and SAWIA afforded me the amazing opportunity of attending their Aviation and Space Camp in...
Career Highlight: Flight Attendant
1. What do Flight Attendants do?
Flight attendants are responsible for providing routine services. They are trained to respond to emergencies, ensuring the safety and comfort of the onboard passengers.
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