- Roger Federer has pledged $500,000 (£379,223) to support children in Ukraine
- He will support this course via his Foundation
- He follows in Andy Murray’s steps who pledged to donate the remainder of his prize money to Ukrainian children
- Real Madrid and Everton are among football clubs that are also supporting the people of Ukraine
Roger Federer has pledged $500,000 (£379,223) to support children affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine after the invasion by Russia.
More than three million people, many of them children, have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last month, according to the United Nations (UN).
Federer will make the donation through his Foundation.
“My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace,” the former world No.1 told his fans in a Twitter post.
He said children in Ukraine need support especially in accessing education.
“We will provide assistance to children from Ukraine who need care, about six million Ukrainian children are currently out of school and we know it’s a very critical time to provide access to education and would like to support them to deal with this extremely traumatic experience.”
UNICEF argues that initiatives like Federer’s are making an impact in humanitarian efforts for people who have been affected by the turmoil in the region.
Federer joins a growing list of athletes pledging support for Ukraine.
Roger Federer could miss Wimbledon but will be back for ATP Tour 2022. Photo/Outlook India
WHO ELSE IS DONATING FUNDS TO HELP UKRAINE?
Several athletes and sports clubs have in the last couple of weeks pledged support for Ukraine fighting off the Russian invasion. They include:
ANDY MURRAY
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray pledged to donate the remainder of his prize money to Ukrainian children afflicted by the war.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, Murray started working with UNICEF to raise awareness and funding for the humanitarian response, and he will be making a significant personal contribution.
On Twitter, the 34-year-old announced his plans and urged anyone who could contribute financially to help UNICEF’s work to protect children in the Middle East and North Africa.
Over 7.5m children are at risk with the escalating conflict in Ukraine, so I’m working with UNICEF to help provide urgent medical supplies and early childhood development kits,” Murray tweeted.
“It’s vital education continues, so UNICEF is working to enable access to learning for displaced children, as well as supporting the rehabilitation of damaged schools, together with replacement equipment and furniture.
“I’m going to be donating my earnings from my prize money for the rest of the year, but anyone in the UK can support UNICEF’s humanitarian response by donating to our appeal by following this link… Children in Ukraine need peace – now.”
REAL MADRID
Reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid announced that they will donate one million euros (£844,980) to a number of humanitarian organizations (UNHCR).
According to a statement on the club’s website, their foundation will work with several international nongovernmental organizations.
The aim is to give care and equipment for the facilitation of education and sports for displaced children.
The funds will also help in welcoming refugees to Spain.
JUVENTUS
Juventus, one of Italy’s most venerable teams, has stepped up to help refugees fleeing Hungary find new homes in Italy.
Buses carrying 80 migrants, most of whom were women and children, returned from Ukraine on Sunday.
Juventus sent a team of medical professionals, including psychologists and paediatricians, to assist with the care of the injured.
MIDDLESBROUGH
To support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, Middlesbrough said on their website that they will contribute a portion of the gate receipts from the show.
They will host the FA cup on Saturday.
CELTIC AND RANGERS
Rangers and Celtic have both shown their solidarity with the people of Ukraine. At least £72,000 will be donated by Rangers’ first-team players, manager and directors to help the people of Ukraine.
In addition, the club’s charitable foundation has agreed to provide £15,000 to the cause earlier this month.
This past week, its local rivals in Glasgow, Celtic, gave £10,000 to a Ukrainian refugee charity.
Everton. Photo/iGaming Business
EVERTON
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union slapped new sanctions against wealthy Russian Alisher Usmanov, who has business ties to Everton.
The club has since donated $250,000 to the DEC to aid refugees fleeing invasions of their homelands.
This donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Chairman Bill Kenwright and Farhad Moshiri, respectively.
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