Swiss Tennis Legend Roger Federer: A Compassionate Heart for Children

As Federer once said, “As tennis player, we have a unique opportunity. It is our responsibility to connect with the real world beyond our sport [and] use our fortune to make a difference in the lives of those who most need it.” In 2003, this gentleman created the Roger Federer Foundation to aid children, with a focus on bettering life for disadvantaged youngsters in various African nations and Switzerland. Since its establishment, the foundation has spent about US$29 million on various programs that have touched the lives of over 650,000 young ones.