‘Give to Gain’: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands celebrates women through community-led experiences
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will mark International Women’s Day 2026 with a three-day programme titled Give to Gain, celebrating generosity, shared growth and the collective strength of women through curated experiences from 7 to 9 March.
Anchored in the belief that when women thrive, communities flourish, the programme brings together the resort’s Ladies alongside women artists, practitioners and creatives from the local Maldivian community. Through a series of collaborative experiences spanning wellness, culinary arts, sustainability, creativity and culture, Give to Gain aims to create meaningful spaces for dialogue, learning and connection.
The celebrations begin on Saturday, 7 March, with wellness and sustainability-led activities, including a morning yoga session, a cooking class led by the resort’s pastry team, an eco-friendly candle-making workshop for young participants, and a coral restoration experience guided by the resort’s naturalists. These sessions reflect the programme’s emphasis on knowledge sharing and environmental stewardship.
International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March, will feature a diverse line-up of experiences ranging from marine encounters and sound healing to creative workshops and cultural gatherings. Highlights include a ladies’ dive, a watercolour artistic tea hosted by local Maldivian artist Shimha Shakeeb, and an evening Maldivian Night Dinner accompanied by live music, underscoring the programme’s focus on celebrating local talent and cultural expression.
The programme concludes on Monday, 9 March, with activities centred on nature, wellbeing and craftsmanship. Guests can take part in coral nursery snorkelling, botanical beauty rituals, floral design workshops and a themed afternoon tea prepared by the resort’s pastry chefs, offering a reflective close to the three-day celebration.
A central theme throughout Give to Gain is the empowerment and visibility of local women. By creating platforms for collaboration between the resort team and Maldivian creatives, the initiative highlights cultural pride while embracing contemporary expression. The programme reinforces the idea that generosity is not a loss, but a meaningful exchange that strengthens individuals, communities and the wider hospitality ecosystem.
