Roger Federer's foundation helps 300,000 South African children access education

Roger Federer’s legacy is no longer limited to tennis courts, Grand Slam trophies and records. Through the Roger Federer Foundation, the Swiss great has spent years helping children gain access to better early education. His work in Southern Africa has grown into a long-running effort involving schools, teachers, families, local organisations and communities.During a 2025 visit to South Africa, Federer highlighted the scale of that work, revealing that the Foundation had already provided quality preschool education to more than 300,000 children in the country. Yet his message was not simply about celebrating progress. He also pointed to the millions of children who still need better opportunities to learn and develop.Roger Federer’s foundation has made early education a long-term priorityFederer established his foundation in 2003 with a focus on improving educational opportunities for children.