Wings World Quest
Extraordinary Women Extreme Discoveries
WINGS was formed in 2003 to identify and support the discoveries and accomplishments of women explorers and scientists and to inspire the next generation of problem solvers.
Our approach is three-pronged:
1. Advance Women Explorers in the Field
WINGS WorldQuest awards unrestricted grants to WINGS Fellows to support their quests to find solutions to global problems through bold research and exploration projects. Grants and honoraria are awarded to Women of Discovery Awardees, Flag Carriers and speakers.
2. Connect Women Explorers Worldwide
WINGS WorldQuest serves a growing global community of more than 130 Fellows and Flag Carriers by providing a platform through which they can network, share achievements and garner support for their work.
Our various events, such as our Women of Discovery Annual Gala, Explorer Talks, and Global Explorers Forum, celebrate and showcase the groundbreaking expeditions of these women scientists and explorers, whose discoveries advance scientific inquiry, stimulate conservation, and lead to better understanding of our world.
3. Inspire the Next Generation
The WINGS WorldQuest Junior Council (JC) is a group of young professional women that are passionate about supporting women in science and exploration. The JC supports WINGS’s efforts financially, including a dedicated fund to sponsor a WINGS Fellow grant per year via fundraising events and campaigns. The WINGS WorldQuest Youth Leadership Council is a new high school initiative to increase awareness of the WINGS Fellows and Flag Carriers as modern-day role models, engaging young people in the sciences and motivating them to be curious, thoughtful and committed to creating a better world.
Category: Environment
Cause: Environmental Protection and Conservation
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