Since 2014, Women in Aviation International has made a significant outreach to girls ages 8 to 17 with Girls in Aviation Day—established as an in-person gathering for young ladies. More than 120 events were hosted in roughly 20 countries by 2019, with about 20,000 attendees.
Women in Aviation Preps for Girls in Aviation Day
Key Takeaways:
- Women in Aviation International's Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) has engaged girls aged 8-17 in aviation through in-person events since 2014, reaching 20,000 attendees globally by 2019.
- In 2020, GIAD successfully pivoted to a virtual format, significantly expanding its reach to 5,000 girls in 60 countries.
- GIAD 2021, scheduled for September 25, will feature an updated virtual app, a free gift bag for participants including an exclusive magazine and aviation-themed items, and planned local in-person events where possible.
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