“My foundation will be at the forefront of my priorities,” Roger Federer pens an emotional note as his foundation completes 20 years
Roger Federer confirms his foundation gets the top priority after his retirement in the annual report of the foundation
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In 2022, Roger Federer retired from professional tennis, but his impact on the world persists. Through his eponymous foundation, the Swiss legend is making strides to improve the quality of early education, as evidenced by the foundation’s recently released annual report summarizing its work. Despite no longer competing on the court, Federer is dedicated to his important off-court endeavors.
Throughout 2022, the Roger Federer Foundation facilitated higher quality early education for 2.4 million children, operating in seven countries with 29 partner organizations. An investment of 77.5 million Swiss francs was made to enhance education in Switzerland and Southern Africa. Additionally, over 44,000 teachers honed their abilities thanks to training provided by the foundation, and more than 12,000 educational institutions elevated the caliber of their curriculum.
Earlier this week, the foundation released it’s annual report and Roger Federer penned an emotional message with regards to the foundation. He said, “While I understand the concerns about adjusting to this new pace, I can assure you that I am doing well and relishing this new chapter in my life, I have been keeping very busy with getting my body healed and working on existing and new projects”
He also mentioned, “It goes without saying that my foundation will be at the forefront of my priorities. The Roger Federer Foundation, which I established with my parents in 2003, has grown to be much larger than we initially envisioned during my playing days. This year, the foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and I still recall signing the founding document.”
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Key takeaways from the annual report of the Roger Federer Foundation
On the occasion of completing 20 years since it formed, Roger Federer took the opportunity to share his views. The foundation collaborates with local organizations and governments to provide funding, training, and other resources to improve early education programs in countries such as Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Switzerland, and Argentina.
Since its inception, the Roger Federer Foundation has invested over 60 million Swiss francs in various education initiatives, benefiting thousands of children and teachers around the world. He also wrote, “I am eager to dedicate even more time to the foundation in the coming years, visiting more of the projects on-site, and delving deeper into effective philanthropy.”
Ever since his retirement, the Swiss maestro had been enjoying his life, attending many events and programs. Wimbledon is even considering him to be a part of their broadcasting team this year. Fans are delighted to see him regularly on social media and publicly. He recently launched his clay-court-specific shoes with On Running Company.
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