Unbelievable Impact: See How Roger Federer is Revolutionizing Education for Children in Need.

The Roger Federer Foundation is dedicated to empowering children living in poverty to shape their own futures through education. Recognizing education as a vital tool for reducing poverty, improving healthcare, and fostering a committed civil society, the foundation focuses on providing access to quality early education, which serves as the bedrock of all learning. In low-income countries, where over 80% of children lack access to early education, the foundation strives to establish and enhance existing educational services sustainably, ensuring children receive the best start on their educational journey.

Believing in the potential of all individuals, the Roger Federer Foundation works exclusively with carefully selected local organizations in long-term partnerships. The approach is to empower communities to address their own challenges by developing their skills and taking responsibility for problem-solving. Rather than simply providing resources, the foundation encourages self-organization and self-reliance, firmly believing that sustainable systemic change can only be achieved through this approach. Focusing on one region in Africa and conducting programs in six countries in southern Africa and Switzerland, the foundation aims to be both cost-efficient and cost-effective.

As a professionally managed grant foundation, the Roger Federer Foundation adheres to the Swiss Foundation Code, implementing a rigorous system of checks and balances and an efficient project management cycle. Transparency, measurability, and evaluation of activities are fundamental principles guiding the foundation's work. Constantly seeking advice from experts and stakeholders, the foundation is also a member of SwissFoundations, an association of Swiss grant foundations, and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.