The mission of WINGS Women of Discovery is to fund, elevate, and build community around visionary women pushing the boundaries of science, exploration and conservation.
WINGS invites you to join our of a Giving Society designed to underwrite our Flag Carrier program, which focuses on emerging Explorers leading original field research. To date, WINGS has supported over 140 Flag Carriers on expeditions across every continent and both poles. The Giving Society will allow us to fund even more pioneering women and groundbreaking discoveries while creating opportunities for these young visionaries to stay in the field to better understand and preserve our planet.
By joining the Giving Society, you’ll directly support emerging Explorers and critical field research and initiatives used to advance conservation efforts, inform policy, and create innovative solutions to global challenges. Founded in 2003, WINGS awards unrestricted funding to high-achieving women scientists and explorers making important discoveries in traditionally male-dominated fields. We shine a light on their research, impact, and leadership; ignite collaboration through our global network; and support them as role models for future generations.
The Giving Society will receive exclusive access to WINGS events, including in-person and virtual opportunities to connect directly with WINGS Explorers. These could include:
Members of the WINGS Giving Society will be asked to make an annual donation of $10,000 per year to WINGS in exchange for deeper engagement in our mission and community of changemakers.their participation. We are requesting that all members make a three-year commitment to the Society. Your gift will be tax deductible.
To learn more, please reach out to Meredith Ayan, CEO of WINGS Women of Discovery, at meredithayan@wingswomenofdiscovery.org.