Female-Led PADI Dive Centers, Where Women Pros Are Inspiring a New Generation of Divers

Zeynep Gözde Akbayir

1 February, 2024

PADI Pillars of Change: Standing up for People and Planet

It is our responsibility to operate the PADI® organization responsibly, support a sustainable dive industry and protect the ocean on which all life depends.

Our Love for the Ocean Can Change Lives

We are proud to share Martina’s story as a symbol of hope to PADI Divers around the globe. It is our mission to demonstrate the...

two women exit the water by shore after a dive in the Red Sea

Women’s Dive Day Transforms Lives and Opens the Door to the Underwater World

Here some inspiring Women’s Dive Day stories. Join your local dive shop in 2024 for the 10th annual Women's Dive Day event.

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Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholars Announced

Here’s a look at the Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarship winners and what makes them trailblazers to watch out for in the future.

Maddie Kaufman inspiring PADI women contest winner

Inspiring PADI Women Contest Winners

The Inspiring PADI Women contest winners were chosen based on our Four Pillars of Change.

Alessandra Sicilia, PADI Master Instructor and Dive Center manager

Alessandra Sicilia is the manager of TGI Diving, with three PADI Dive Centers in Egypt and a total of 12 around the world. PADI Regional Mananger...