Dreams Soar founder Shaesta Waiz was born in Afghanistan, emigrating to the United States as a young girl with her parents and five sisters. She is the first female civilian pilot from Afghanstan, the first to earn undergraduate (and graduate) degrees in her family, and flew around the world solo, inspiring thousands to reach for the stars. Read more…
Donate to our scholarship fund today to help us reach our next goal of awarding STEM and aviation scholarships to girls and young women around the world. There is a dire need for STEM and aviation professionals and an important need to improve education opportunities globally for women.
From the beginning, Dreams Soar has benefitted from an eager, accomplished, and diverse group of volunteers, including some of the top names in aviation. Our outreach to the global population of females, to say “Yes, you can fly! You can thrive in STEM fields!” is a mission that resonates with this tirelessly dedicated group. Meet our Dream Team…
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% OF PILOTS WORLDWIDE THAT ARE FEMALE
