29-year-old Shaesta Waiz is greeted by students at the Bayat Media Centre in Kabul on Wednesday. /CFP Photo

Born in a refugee camp and traveled from Afghanistan to the US later with her parents, Shaesta discoveredsomething that she really loves – flying. /CFP Photo

Having obtained her pilot’s license, the young woman became the first female certified civilian pilot from Afghanistan, where aviation is not encouraged as a career for women. /CFP Photo

Now she aims to be the youngest woman to fly a solo  trip around the world on a 90-day trip which will take her to 18 countries making 33 stops, according to reports. More importantly, she will also help inspire girls and young women along the way to pursue their own dreams. /CFP Photo