I am passionate about education and believe that education should be a force for good in the world, a tool for transforming individual lives, communities, and our collective humanity.
I was delighted to read that tennis champion Roger Federer has established a foundation to bring education to some of the poorest people in the world. According to this article, Federer set his 10-year plan in motion in 2011 and has now opened his 81st pre-school centre in Malawi. As I do, Roger Federer believes early education to be the “foundation of learning”.
Read more about the Roger Federer Foundation and its contribution to education around the world here.
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts.
Good on Roger. He has done well there, Norah. Thanks for sharing Simon’s Still Stanza #WATWB
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Thank you for agreeing, Simon. I was impressed when I found out.
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He is a star both on and off the court. Setting up schools and providing education for kids-nothing can be nobler.
Thank you for sharing!
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Yes, it’s wonderful to find a celebrity is a really a genuine human being. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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It’s validating to see other organizations founded on the same values you share about education’s role in bettering the world.
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It is validating. I’m always thrilled when I find others espousing the same views.
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Lovely contribution Norah. And nice to learn about people of stature who give back. 🙂
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Thanks, Debby. It is. 🙂
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Hi Norah – I knew Federer has always contributed to others but hadn’t known about his Foundation and the assistance he is giving to so many African children … that’s great to read about – with 4 children of his own … I can understand the appeal. No wonder he only plays half the year … time to keep on encouraging children who need that extra help with their education … cheers Hilary
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Thanks for commenting and sharing a little more of the Federer story, Hilary. I think any time, effort and money put into early education is very well spent.
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Really nice!
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Thanks, Jennie. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Norah. 🙂
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I believe that Roger is right. If children don’t have a good foundation for their learning, they don’t have anything. Good to know that he is doing this vital work.
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You and I and Roger all agree! If only we could get those making educational decisions for our children to agree! 🙂 Thanks for reading and commenting, Mary.
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Wow, some good news, good works by good people. Thank you Norah.
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Thanks for reading an commenting, Deanna. 🙂
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What an ambitious and inspiring goal the Federer Foundation has set! It’s so encouraging to see such work and witness the heart of Roger Federer in action. Thanks for highlighting this gem for us.
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Thank you for stopping by to read and comment, Deborah. I agree. I very much admire the goals of the foundation and what Roger Federer is doing. I don’t really follow celebrities in any field (other than education – and we don’t have too many “celebrities”) but this story makes me take a much greater interest in Roger Federer. He can do more than hit a tennis ball. He is using his abilities to make a positive difference in the world. 🙂
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I did not know that Roger Federer helped with schooling for children around the world. I hope that his schools are well received and work in partnership with their communities. Early education is the key to a better life. Without the ability to read and write, life options are very limited. Thanks for sharing this Norah.
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Thank you for visiting my blog to read and comment, Emily. I think it is a wonderful thing for Roger Federer to share so generously. I very much agree with you about the importance of early childhood education. It’s my passion.
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I’ve never heard of this foundation and that’s a shame because it’s such a good one. Thanks for sharing this here. I like news like this!
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Ally. I found the information quite exciting too!
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I didn’t know that about Roger Federer. Even though he may be a tennis champion, his real work is in the early education of children around the globe. That will be his quiet legacy.
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It’s a wonderful legacy, isn’t it, Patricia? I didn’t know about it either, so I took note of it when I read it to use for this post. I think it’s wonderful. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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One can tell just watching him play that he’s a good and solid citizen. I know he’s opened tennis academies – with Djokovic I think or is it Nadal – I did not know about his foundation for early education. Good on the Fed. Thanks Norah!
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Thanks for reading, Susan. Good on the Fed indeed! 🙂
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Not only does Roger Federer have talent, he has soul. And unlike some wealthy ‘big mouths,’ he quietly puts his money and his values where it counts… Thanks for sharing this, Norah.
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Yes. Very admirable traits. Thank you for reading and commenting, Pam.
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Roger Federer seems to be a hero, on and off the tennis court. Thanks for shining the light on this aspect of his contributions, Norah.
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I love hearing about good works being done by those who earn large amounts of money. There are many who share the love around by spending wisely for the betterment of others. 🙂
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