Roger Federer donates $500,000

Roger Federer says he will donate 500,000 dollars (451,975 euros) to help children affected by the war in Ukraine. Federer also expressed his horror for the war.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last month, more than three million people, including many children, have fled the country, according to the United Nations (UN). Former tennis world number one Federer will donate the money through his foundation.

“My family and I are horrified to see the images from Ukraine and are heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We are for peace”wrote the 40-year-old Swiss player on Twitter.

“We will provide help to children in Ukraine who need care, approximately six million Ukrainian children are currently out of school and we know this is a very critical time to provide access to education and we would like them help cope with this extremely traumatic experience” Federer said on social media.

Federer is the latest person in the sporting world to pledge money to help those affected by the conflict and Unicef, the UN children’s charity, says such acts help make a difference with relief efforts for those affected.

“The generosity and kindness shown across the world of sport, from teams to individuals, has been incredible, as we see how the power of sport continues to unite people around the world”Daniel Walden, senior emergency specialist at Unicef ​​UK, told the BBC. In recent weeks, the world of sport has mobilized to help refugee populations.

Real Madrid pledges to donate one million euros

Earlier this week, Real Madrid pledged to donate €1m to charities including the Red Cross and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

A statement on the Spanish football club’s website explains that its foundation will collaborate with different international NGOs to provide care and equipment to facilitate the education and sport of displaced children, as well as to help with the reception of refugees. in Spain.

Juventus send buses to transport refugees

Italian club Juventus have responded to the crisis by sending aid to transport refugees fleeing Hungary to relocate them to Italy. On Sunday, buses carrying 80 refugees, mostly women and children, returned from Ukraine. A delegation from Juventus included medical personnel capable of providing psychological and pediatric care.

A statement on the Juventus website said: “To passively observe without acting was impossible, as was commenting on events without trying by all means to set up an aid operation.”

Middlesbrough donates FA Cup ticket money to Ukraine

On Saturday, Championship side Middlesbrough host Chelsea at the Riverside Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final. A statement on their website says they will donate their share of the game’s ticket proceeds to humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Rangers and Celtic raise funds

Both Rangers and Celtic have shown their support for those affected. Ibrox club Rangers announced on Tuesday that first-team players, management and board will donate a minimum of £72,000 to Ukraine. This comes on top of a £15,000 donation pledged by the club’s charitable foundation earlier this month.

Meanwhile, their rivals Celtic donated £10,000 to charity to help Ukrainian refugees last week.

Scotland and Poland will play a charity friendly

The Scottish national team was due to play a World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine on March 24.

This match had to be postponed following the invasion of Russia, but instead Scotland will play Poland in a friendly match at Hampden Park. The money raised by ticket sales will be used to help Unicef ​​in Ukraine.

Everton helps refugees

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who has business ties to Everton, has had his assets frozen by the European Union, which announced new sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Toffees have since donated £250,000 to the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC), to help those fleeing the invasion.

Utah Jazz funds temporary accommodation

In the United States, it was reported on Tuesday that NBA team Utah Jazz has partnered with Airbnb to help fund 32,000 nights of free short-term housing for refugees fleeing conflict.

Andy Murray helps displaced Ukrainian children

Former British tennis number one Andy Murray has pledged to donate his winnings for the rest of the year to war-affected children. Murray is an ambassador of l’Unicef UK and collaborate with them.

“UNICEF is therefore working to enable displaced children to access education and to support the rehabilitation of damaged schools, as well as the provision of replacement equipment and furniture,” said the 34-year-old.

Golfers for Ukraine

Several golf organizations, including the PGA, have joined together to support an appeal titled “Golfers for Ukraine”. Together with Unicef, the campaign has raised over £467,000 so far.