What is the Race to 100?

In the past few months, we've received over 150 community grant requests - a fourfold increase in just two years. From coral restoration in Thailand to shark protection in Mexico, these projects urgently need support. Our Goal? Raise $100,000 in 100 days. Every donation make a difference for the ocean.

How does it work? Give or fundraise $100USD or more to receive an exclusive gift in partnership with Fourth Element. Plus, anyone who donates or receives a donation will be entered to WIN a liveaboard dive trip to the Red Sea, Egypt thanks to Emperor Divers. Terms and conditions apply.

Race to 100 Cap
Donate or Fundraise over $100

Receive a thank you gift of an exclusive PADI AWARE TEAM Ocean Cap from Fourth Element.

Race to 100 Hoodie
Donate or Fundraise over $300

Receive a thank you gift of an exclusive PADI AWARE TEAM Ocean Hoodie from Fourth Element.

Race to 100 Poncho
Donate or Fundraise over $1000

Receive a thank you gift of an exclusive PADI AWARE TEAM Ocean Poncho from Fourth Element.

Mission and Impact

Our mission to ‘Drive local action for global ocean conservation’ is carried out through citizen science, public policy, and community grants. For over 30 years, PADI and AWARE have built a truly unique voice for the protection of the underwater world. Together, we have set ambitious ocean conservation targets through a shared Blueprint for Ocean Action that provides the framework to tackle key threats to the ocean and create ocean change in our dive communities around the world.

地域性的行动,全球化的影响。

Learn how PADI AWARE, Dive Centers, and Resorts around the globe team up to drive ocean conservation at the local level

感谢我们的捐助者,社区和合作伙伴的支持,让我们可以:

Learn more about PADI AWARE Foundation Partnership Opportunities

Annual Impact Reports & Financials

A registered nonprofit since 1992, AWARE is a respected and trusted leading organization for ocean protection. Every achievement is made possible by the generous support and direct actions of our supporters across the globe. Through mindful fiscal and operations practices, PADI AWARE ensures that every contribution achieves maximum impact for the ocean. 

Want to dive deeper? Read our annual impact reports.

Timeline of Key Milestones & Achievements

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