4 Months After a Gratifying Trip With Wife Mirka and Kids, Roger Federer Takes the Global Stage as His Philanthropic Side Reaches New Heights

In addition to being a world-class athlete, Roger Federer is also known for inspiring others with his altruism and endearing demeanor. The Swiss tennis legend’s greatness goes beyond the boundaries of the sport as he supports numerous causes. One of them entails the championing of education. In 2004, the former tennis ace used his platform and widespread influence to establish the Roger Federer Foundation, an organization that contributes to educational initiatives. Now his philanthropic efforts are scaling new heights again.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has continued to push for universal access to high-quality preschool education programs. On a recent occasion at the UN General Assembly, the 42-year-old emphasized similar subjects while reminiscing about a gratifying trip with his family.

Roger Federer gets candid about the importance of early education

The ATP legend recently shed light on the importance of high-quality preschool education at the UN General Assembly. Federer opened up that he has long been enthusiastic about and involved in his foundation, which advocates for educational initiatives in Switzerland and Southern Africa. The Swiss legend also recently traveled to rural places in Africa like Zambia, and Malawi, where he had an inspiring field visit alongside his wife Mirka and kids. During that engaging trip, the former tennis player witnessed the impact of his foundation’s projects including the primary schools that were set up and the communities that were benefitted.

He said, “I also want my children to get into philanthropy. I have twin boys, of nine, twin girls that are 14, so I think it’s a great age to take them on trips now. And ever since 2010 when I was presented with a case, you know, I was really driven by the fact that early education is the most underfunded, education sector as we know, but also the most cost-effective.”

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While addressing the importance of early education, the 42-year-old asserted that the sector is the most underfunded but at the same time is also the most cost-effective. In the process, the former World No. 1  player also highlighted the alluring and noble returns of investing in the early education avenue.

Federer advocates the idea of funding in the education sector

During his speech at the UN General Assembly, the 20-time Grand Slam champion revealed how the education sector is a “good business case” as it provides a return of $7 on a $1 investment. He said, “I think really really good business case. So in 2016, The World Bank also acknowledged early education, as a precondition of macro economy and prosperity, too.”

Federer went on to remark that even The World Bank agreed that the universal preschool education sector can have a positive impact on a macroeconomy. He concluded by saying, “I don’t think we need more rational arguments than that.”

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