Roger Federer and his wife Mirka “Sacrifice” 20 million USD for poor children in Africa – The Golden Tennis Couple Created a Miracle, Saving Millions of Children from Poverty with the “Miracle” Foundation

While the sports world is still talking about the legendary shots and glorious career of Roger Federer, the Swiss “Express Train” once again moved the whole world. This time, not with his splendid one-handed backhand or Grand Slam titles, but with an extraordinary humanitarian act: together with his wife Mirka Federer “sacrificed” 20 million USD to help millions of poor children in Africa through the Roger Federer Foundation.
A love not only on the court
Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka, have long been considered a symbol of love and attachment in the sports world. Not only always accompanying each other throughout their playing careers, the two have also written a meaningful journey off the court – a journey of kindness. Mirka, a former professional tennis player, knows the harshness of life and the value of opportunity. Therefore, she and her husband have set a mission: to turn Federer’s success and fame into a source of strength to help the community.
20 million USD – a number that speaks
In the latest announcement, the Roger Federer Foundation confirmed that Federer and Mirka have directly donated 20 million USD to expand education and nutrition programs for children in the poorest areas of Africa, especially South Africa, Malawi and Zambia.
20 million USD is not simply a sum of money, but also a vital hope for millions of children who are facing a lack of food, schooling and the opportunity to dream. According to the organization’s report, this money will be used to:
Build more schools in rural areas.

Ensure children have at least one nutritious meal a day.
Training local teachers to improve teaching quality.
Creating a safe environment, encouraging children to learn and develop life skills.
“Magical Foundation” and miracles
Established in 2003, the Roger Federer Foundation has so far directly supported more than 2.5 million children. The special feature of this organization is that it not only provides temporary support, but also aims for sustainability. Federer always emphasizes that:
“Education is the key to changing the future. If a child is educated, he or she will be able to rewrite his or her own life.”
That philosophy has turned the Foundation into a real “miracle”. Schools have sprung up, children can read books, write, and most of all, can nurture the dream of escaping poverty.
Tennis Golden Couple and Social Responsibility
Many people call Federer and Mirka the golden couple of tennis, not only because of their brilliant sports career, but also because of their big hearts. While many stars choose to enjoy their wealth after retirement, Federer chose a more difficult path – sharing their lifelong achievements to help the community.
Mirka is considered the “firelighter” for her husband’s charity projects. She once shared:
“We are luckier than millions of others. If we can give some of that luck to bring opportunities to poor children, that is our duty.”
A wave of admiration around the world
As soon as the news spread, the entire sports world and the international community simultaneously expressed their admiration for Federer and Mirka. Many fans called this action “Roger Federer’s greatest Grand Slam”, because titles, money or career can all fade, but the legacy of charity will last forever.
Major media outlets from CNN, BBC to leading sports newspapers have praised this as one of the greatest acts of charity that an athlete has ever done.

Miracle beyond the borders of tennis
Roger Federer once made the whole world admire him for his elegance, style and artistic playing style. But today, together with Mirka, he has engraved his name in the hearts of humanity as a person with great social responsibility.
20 million USD is not just a sum of money. It is a sacrifice, a love, and a strong message that: sports are not only about winning on the field, but can also change the world in real life.
Roger Federer and Mirka have proven that: miracles do not only come from swinging the racket, but also from the heart that knows how to give, saving millions of small lives that need a chance to live, to learn, and to dream.