Roger Federer made the decision to help children affected by the conflict between Ukraine and Russia
Years ago Roger Federer It contributes a lot to humanitarian work. He is always concerned about helping those who are in trouble. CIt started on the African continentit should be noted that his mother is South African, and now he will do it in Ukraine. The country is being affected by both a political and military conflict on the part of Russia.
To put in context, Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 and according to AUN refugee agency (UNHCR) it’s almost 3 million inhabitants who have fled in this condition. This means 7% of the population, which is why Federer got involved in the following way:
Statements:
«My family and I are horrified to see the images from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We are for peace» commented in the first instance.
«We will provide help to children in Ukraine who need care. About six million of them are currently out of school. We know that this is an essential moment to facilitate your access to education and we would like to help you get through this extremely traumatic experience» added the former number 1 in the world.
«Through the Roger Federer Foundation we will help War Children Holland with a donation of 500,000 dollars to create access to continuous schooling for Ukrainian children«
Recently the former Ukrainian tennis player, Stakhovskysaid in 20Minutes Switzerland: «Roger told me that he, Mirka and their foundation are looking for ways to help children in the Ukraine and also take care of some in Switzerland.«
The 20-time Grand Slam winner joins Andy Murray who also showed his big heart. He declared that he was going to donate all your prize winnings for the rest of the year. The ATP, WTA, ITF, Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open They had also joined in helping the invaded country by donating $100,000 each for the campaign Tennis Plays for Peace. The $700,000 raised will go to Global Givins’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
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