How to empower the next generation of pilots | Refilwe Ledwaba

This episode of TED Talks Daily features Refilwe Ledwaba, a commercial pilot and founder of Girls Fly Africa, discussing her journey into aviation and her work empowering young women in South Africa to become pilots and engineers. She shares her personal challenges, the importance of mentorship, and the unique approach her organization takes to address the barriers that young women from rural areas face when entering the aerospace industry. The episode includes a conversation between Refilwe and Lily James Olds, the TED Fellows Program Director, further exploring the need for inclusivity, the impact of cultural perceptions, and the long-term benefits of providing opportunities in aviation for women and their communities.